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MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (PSYCHIATRY)

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Salary band

R 1 395 528

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

PSC 31/425

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Location

Paarl Hospital

Salary

Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs).

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a 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 a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign-qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign-qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Strong record of clinical expertise, clinical governance, research, teaching and training at under and postgraduate levels. Excellent managerial, interpersonal, leadership, administrative, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Appropriate experience in teaching, training and supervision of students, Registrars and Medical Staff. Communicate (verbal, read, write). Inherent requirements of the job: Available and willing to participate in after-hours duties; if required. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.

Duties

Provide specialist clinical services to inpatients and outpatients. Perform outreach services within the Rural West ecosystem. Management of relevant clinical governance, resource stewardship and administrative requirements. Leadership of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. Clinical teaching, training, and research.

Enquiries

Dr C Prinsloo Tel No: (021) 860-2500 or email: charl.prinsloo@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 with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals whom apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a practical test. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution that forms part of the Ecosystem S

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 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 a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign-qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry
  • ·Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign-qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry
  • ·Competencies (knowledge/skills): Strong record of clinical expertise, clinical governance, research, teaching and training at under and postgraduate levels
  • ·Excellent managerial, interpersonal, leadership, administrative, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • ·Appropriate experience in teaching, training and supervision of students, Registrars and Medical Staff
  • ·Communicate (verbal, read, write)
  • ·Inherent requirements of the job: Available and willing to participate in after-hours duties

Key Duties

  • ·Provide specialist clinical services to inpatients and outpatients
  • ·Perform outreach services within the Rural West ecosystem
  • ·Management of relevant clinical governance, resource stewardship and administrative requirements
  • ·Leadership of a multi-disciplinary clinical team
  • ·Clinical teaching, training, and research

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
  • 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 ddsbdrecruit77@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (PSYCHIATRY) position at Provincial Administration: Western Cape?+

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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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