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PRINCIPAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Department of Health Other Posts · gauteng

Salary band

R 1 436 913

Closing date

28 August 2026

Reference

REFS/056109

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About this role

Department

Department of Health Other Posts

Directorate

Clinical Support and Therapeutic services

Location

Tara the H. Moross Centre, Sandton

Salary

Grade 1: R1 295 388 - R1 436 913 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) Grade 2: R1 477 776 - R1 689 672 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)

Requirements

A Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a psychologist in a relevant registration category, i.e., Clinical. A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate clinical experience as a Clinical Psychologist after community service and registration with the HPCSA as an independent clinical psychologist. The candidate must be able to provide and oversee the provision of psychological services and be adept at working with multi-disciplinary teams and using different therapeutic modalities. Must be experienced in the use and supervision of various psychometric assessments. Must be knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced in supervising intern psychologists, other psychologists, clinical and didactic teaching, the Mental Health Care Act, and other relevant laws and regulations. Must possess good communication skills and administration and leadership skills. Must be computer literate and in possession of a valid driver's license. Experience working in a Specialized Psychiatry Hospital or Specialized Psychiatry Unit will be an added advantage. Experience with any of the following will be an added advantage: Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Family Therapy. 139

Duties

The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing and overseeing psychological services in the institution. Provide clinical services within one of the hospital's treatment units. The candidate will be a joint appointee with WITS within the Division of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, WITS. Coordinate and participate in the training and supervision of psychology interns, junior psychologists, psychiatric registrars, medical students, nurses and other clinical support and therapeutic service personnel, in addition to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University. Involved in promoting, conducting and supervising research projects. The candidate will serve on the Extended Management Team of the organisation and participate in some of the hospital’s committees. Collaborate with various relevant external organisations and stakeholders.

Enquiries

Ms. M.A Ngobeni – Ngobeni.mixo@gauteng.gov.za Ms. S. Naidoo - Sheryl.naidoo@gauteng.gov.za

Notes

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Requirements

·A Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a psychologist in a relevant registration category, i
·A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate clinical experience as a Clinical Psychologist after community service and registration with the HPCSA as an independent clinical psychologist
·The candidate must be able to provide and oversee the provision of psychological services and be adept at working with multi-disciplinary teams and using different therapeutic modalities
·Must be experienced in the use and supervision of various psychometric assessments
·Must be knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced in supervising intern psychologists, other psychologists, clinical and didactic teaching, the Mental Health Care Act, and other relevant laws and regulations
·Must possess good communication skills and administration and leadership skills
·Must be computer literate and in possession of a valid driver's license
·Experience working in a Specialized Psychiatry Hospital or Specialized Psychiatry Unit will be an added advantage
·Experience with any of the following will be an added advantage: Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Family Therapy

Key Duties

·The candidate will be responsible for planning, managing and overseeing psychological services in the institution
·Provide clinical services within one of the hospital's treatment units
·The candidate will be a joint appointee with WITS within the Division of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, WITS
·Coordinate and participate in the training and supervision of psychology interns, junior psychologists, psychiatric registrars, medical students, nurses and other clinical support and therapeutic service personnel, in addition to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University
·Involved in promoting, conducting and supervising research projects
·The candidate will serve on the Extended Management Team of the organisation and participate in some of the hospital’s committees
·Collaborate with various relevant external organisations and stakeholders

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
✓Submit your complete application package to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 436 913. 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.

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