PRINCIPAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST GRADE 1: MENTAL HEALTH & SUSTANCE ABUSE

Department of Health

Reference number: MPDOH/JULY/26/1029
Salary: R1 295 388 – R1 436 913 per annum
Centre: Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni 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). A minimum of three (03) years’ appropriate experience as Psychologist after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HCPSA) as a Clinical Psychologist.

Duties

General Management of the clinical psychology department. Support mental health department. Provide professional and management support for the provision of quality patient care. Ensure psychological services are provided according to professional standards and ethical principles. Develop client systems and programs that guarantee prompt service to patients according to the delivery objectives laid down by the National department of health. Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of the strategic plans and operational plans of mental health services. Promote and support forensic psychological services. Manage and utilize resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation and complying with all legal prescripts Acts, Legislatives, Policies, Circulars, Procedures and guidelines. To organize, establish and implement the internship programme for Clinical Psychologists in Mpumalanga province.

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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