This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
PSYCHOLOGIST GRADE 1 TO 3
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
- 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).
- Centre
- Victoria Hospital
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
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 requirements of the job: Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB). Willingness to work at all facilities in the Sub-Structure. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent clinical assessment and management procedures. Excellent clinical skills in terms of consultation. Good professional attitude. Communication skills. Computer literate.
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.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Dr K Murie, tel. no. (021) 797-8451
Note
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 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 on or before the day of the interview.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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