CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST GRADE 1: MENTAL HEALTH & SUSTANCE ABUSE

Post Number: MPDoH/July/26/1036

Post Station: Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)

Salary: R907 617-R995 592 p.a

Number of Posts: 1

Closing Date: 2026/07/31

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.

Enquiries

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

Notes

NOTE: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the CORRECT references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. PLEASE NOTE The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.