CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST GRADE 1: MENTAL HEALTH & SUSTANCE ABUSE

Department of Health

Reference number: MPDOH/JULY/26/1036
Salary: R907 617 - R995 592 per annum
Centre: Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District) Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District) Ermelo Hospital (Gert Sibande District)
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology. Current registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HCPSA) as a Clinical Psychologist (2026). Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Psychologist (Independent Practice). Minimum of one 1-year relevant experience after registration with a recognized Foreign Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist for foreign qualified employees. Knowledge, Skills And Competencies: Sound clinical knowledge regarding Clinical Psychology diagnostic assessment and treatment procedures. Knowledge and the ability to administer and interpret psychological tests. Ability to function in a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent Communication and interpersonal relationship skills. Quality Assurance and Improvement. Problem solving skills. Competency in psychological assessment and report writing within the context of forensic Mental Health Care services. Ability to develop and implement psychological rehabilitation programmes. Teaching and training ability. Administration skills. Knowledge of all applicable legislation pertaining to Mental Health Care and forensic Mental Health. Computer Literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc. Valid Driver’s licence.

Duties

Development and implementation of Clinical Psychology services within the district. Provision of effective psycho-diagnostic and psycho-therapeutic services to both general and forensic mental health services. Perform all the statutory functions applicable to the relevant function, compile court reports and attend to court enquiries and the other task emanating from the courts. Develop and render psychotherapeutic programmes for acute and sub-acute MHCUs. Attend to relevant administrative matters. Provide teaching and training to Junior Clinical Psychologists and other clinical staff and participate in district outreach programmes. Undertake mental health research when required. Actively involved in the management of state patients that are on LOA and conditional discharge. Ability to conduct individual, group, family psychotherapy and forensic observation. Maintain accurate records and statistics. Offer outreach services to outlying institutions within the district.

Where to send your application

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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