This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

PSYCHOLOGIST GRADE 1 TO 3

Department of Health

Salary: Grade 1: R907 617 per annum Grade 2: R1 055 292 per annum Grade 3: R1 221 843 per annum (plus a non-pensionable rural allowance of 8% of the basic annual salary), (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs).
Centre: Witzenberg Sub-district
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 24 July 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA-qualified employees. One-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: 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: Minimum of 16 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA-qualified employees. Minimum of 17 years 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. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel in the Sub-district. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Strong therapeutic skills. Proven presentation skills. Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team approach. Supervisory experience.

Duties

Deliver a comprehensive clinical psychology service to various clinics in the Langeberg Sub District with regard to assessment, diagnosis and treatment (with children, adolescents and adults). Apply knowledge of intervention skills such as behaviour modification, psychodynamic therapies, family therapy, CBT, group therapy, etc. in a primary health care setting. Provide mentor supervision and training of registered counsellors and Psychiatric Nurses. Conduct training and workshops on mental health aspects. Develop and implement projects that focus on awareness and promotion of mental health in the community. Understand and uphold the principles and ethics of a Therapeutic Milieu.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Dr M Crous, Clinical Manager (Medical)Tel No: (023) 316-9600

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post 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. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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