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MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (PSYCHIATRY)

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE

Salary band

R 1 395 528

Closing date

10 July 2026

Reference

PSC 22/497

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About this role

Department

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE

Location

Tygerberg Hospital, Department of Psychiatry

Salary

Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 2: A Minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognized Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 3: A Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognized Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Driver’s licence. Willingness to travel. Willingness to participate in the after- hours duty roster. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Specialist knowledge in the assessment and management of general adult psychiatry conditions including emergency psychiatry and eating disorders. Knowledge of eating disorders and obesity (bariatric) psychiatry. Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in adult psychiatry. Administration of electroconvulsive therapy. Clinical governance and service planning. Teaching and supervision of health professionals at multiple levels. Evidence-based practice and research methodology. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead, supervise, and work in multi-disciplinary teams. Professional resilience and adaptability. Commitment to

Duties

(key result areas/outputs): Provide high-quality specialist psychiatric clinical services to adult patients across inpatient, outpatient, liaison, eating disorder, and bariatric psychiatry services. Support safe, efficient, and ethical service delivery by participating in clinical governance activities, service planning, and quality- improvement initiatives within the department. Deliver structured teaching and supervision to undergraduate students, registrars, medical officers, and other health professionals to support training and clinical competence. Participate in academic activities and contribute to research relevant to psychiatry, including supervision, publication, and continuing professional development.

Enquiries

Dr A Oosthuizen, tel.no. (021) 402-6552 or email: Almero.Oosthuizen@westerncape.gov.za

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register w

About medical and health professional roles in South Africa

Medical officer and health professional posts in South Africa are advertised primarily through provincial Departments of Health. The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) registration is a mandatory requirement for all medical, dental, and allied health professional posts. Posts are available across all nine provinces, with the greatest concentration in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape. Rural posts often carry a rural allowance in addition to the base salary.

·Include your HPCSA registration number, registration category, and renewal date on every application.

·Medical officer posts in public hospitals are graded at salary levels 8 and above depending on speciality and experience.

·Community Service year posts are allocated through a separate HPCSA process - not through PSC Circular applications.

·Rural and underserved area posts frequently carry an 8 to 22 percent rural allowance on top of the base salary package.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry
·Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry
·Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry
·Grade 2: A Minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognized Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry
·Grade 3: A Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognized Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry
·Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Driver’s licence
·Willingness to travel
·Willingness to participate in the after- hours duty roster
·Competencies (knowledge/skills): Specialist knowledge in the assessment and management of general adult psychiatry conditions including emergency psychiatry and eating disorders
·Knowledge of eating disorders and obesity (bariatric) psychiatry

Key Duties

·(key result areas/outputs): Provide high-quality specialist psychiatric clinical services to adult patients across inpatient, outpatient, liaison, eating disorder, and bariatric psychiatry services
·Support safe, efficient, and ethical service delivery by participating in clinical governance activities, service planning, and quality- improvement initiatives within the department
·Deliver structured teaching and supervision to undergraduate students, registrars, medical officers, and other health professionals to support training and clinical competence
·Participate in academic activities and contribute to research relevant to psychiatry, including supervision, publication, and continuing professional development

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Include your current HPCSA registration certificate
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Be prepared for a medical fitness assessment as part of the selection process
✓Submit your complete application package to sasrecruit44@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for the MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (PSYCHIATRY) position at PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE?+

Applications for this post are submitted by email. Sign up on NewGenJobs, complete your profile, and use the one-click auto-apply feature - we attach your CV and the completed Z83 form (for government posts) and send the application directly to PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE from your Gmail account. The closing date is 10 July 2026.

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What is the salary for the MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (PSYCHIATRY) position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 395 528. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

When does the MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (PSYCHIATRY) application close?+

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