| Government Entity | Western Cape - Department of Health |
|---|---|
| Directorate / Component | Metro Health Services |
| Salary | Grade 1: R741 102 per annum Grade 2: R844 128 per annum Grade 3: R953 094 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) |
| Centre / Location | Klipfontein/Mitchells Plain Substructure Office |
| Closing Date | July 6, 2026 |
| Source Document | Download |
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Registered Counsellor. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa as a Registered Counsellor. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the health professions Council of South Africa as a Registered Counsellor. Grade 2: A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience after Registration with the HPCSA as Counsellor. Grade 3: A minimum of 16 years appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as Counsellor. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel in the Sub-structure to consult clients, attend and conduct meetings and training sessions. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and/or experience in counselling, psychometric assessments and identification of mental health challenges. Ability to think strategically and analytically, as well as the ability to interpret and implement policies and guidelines. Work within your professional scope of practice and know when to refer for more specialized mental health interventions. Knowledge and experience in providing mentoring and supervision of other lay health workers. Computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
Duties
Providing preventative and developmental counselling services and interventions on all systems levels. Performing supportive psychological interventions to enhance mental well-being on an individual basis, group basis or at community level. Performing basic psychological screening aimed at overall generalized functioning enhancement. Provide counselling in conjunction with interdisciplinary/multi-sectoral support teams. Provide psychoeducation and mental health promotion. Report writing and providing feedback to clients/supervisor(s) on interventions. Provide supervision, mentoring and support to lay health workers. Attend regular clinical supervision. Form part of the sub-district and district mental health teams.
Enquiries
Ms S Patel-Abrahams Tel No: (021) 370-5008
How to Apply
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Source / Circular Reference
PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/310