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PSYCHOLOGIST GRADE 1 TO 3

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE

Salary band

R 907 617

Closing date

10 July 2026

Reference

PSC 22/507

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About this role

Department

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE

Location

Victoria Hospital

Salary

Grade 1: R907 617 per annum Grade 2: R1 055 292 per annum Grade 3: R1 221 843 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs).

Requirements

Minimum Education qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Psychologist in Clinical Psychology. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in Clinical Psychology. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1 Year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 8 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. Minimum of 9 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 16 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. A minimum of 17 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Inherent

Duties

(key result areas/outputs): Developing psychological and counselling services at PHC level with particular emphasis on the provision of clinical services at designated CHCs and CDCs. Interventions include evidence-based short-term and longer-term psychotherapies, support and containment work, and telehealth services, as well as liaising with relevant service providers and stakeholders in making appropriate referrals for the management of patients. Developing and facilitating referral pathways. Service development includes capacity building by way of clinical supervision, mentorship and training of psychologists, interns, students, and staff at district facilities. The championing of mental health within the DOH and the development of intersectoral partnerships with various health department role-players as well as NPOs. Performing administrative tasks related to clinical work as well as data collection and line-management. Adhere to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements as stipulated by the HPCSA.

Enquiries

Dr K Murie, tel. no. (021) 797-8451

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be conside

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Requirements

·Minimum Education qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Psychologist in Clinical Psychology
·Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in Clinical Psychology
·Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees
·1 Year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa
·Grade 2: A minimum of 8 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees
·Minimum of 9 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa
·Grade 3: A minimum of 16 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees
·A minimum of 17 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa

Key Duties

·(key result areas/outputs): Developing psychological and counselling services at PHC level with particular emphasis on the provision of clinical services at designated CHCs and CDCs
·Interventions include evidence-based short-term and longer-term psychotherapies, support and containment work, and telehealth services, as well as liaising with relevant service providers and stakeholders in making appropriate referrals for the management of patients
·Developing and facilitating referral pathways
·Service development includes capacity building by way of clinical supervision, mentorship and training of psychologists, interns, students, and staff at district facilities
·The championing of mental health within the DOH and the development of intersectoral partnerships with various health department role-players as well as NPOs
·Performing administrative tasks related to clinical work as well as data collection and line-management
·Adhere to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements as stipulated by the HPCSA

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✓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 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 sasrecruit44@nda.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 907 617. 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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