Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) (Permanent position)

Government Entity	Western Cape - Department of Health and Wellness
Location	Parow, Western Cape
Reference Number	TBH114/2026
Salary	Grade 1: R 1 041 402 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 188 255 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 375 245 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
Centre / Location	Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
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Reference No: TBH114/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Dr A. Lachman/ Prof. Seedat. Email: [email protected] , Tel: (021) 9389021

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 1 041 402 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 188 255 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 375 245 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

Note

“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 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)”.

Minimum educational qualification

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel). Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team. Appropriate experience in child and adolescent psychiatric disorders, neurodevelopmental, developmental and behavior disorders.

Registration with a professional council

Current registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council 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 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council 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 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

To provide clinical consultations to patients and families referred to the child & adolescent psychiatry unit from the Tygerberg Hospital catchment area. To assist in the provision of emergency cover and cover for leave of psychiatric registrars rotating through child psychiatry. To render support to the Head of the Unit with respect to administrative matters. To teach child & adolescent psychiatry to undergraduate students in relevant degrees and diplomas and to participate in operational research when appropriate. To provide district outreach support for child and adolescent psychiatry under the supervision of the CAP consultants.

Inherent requirements of the job

Valid Code B/ EB driver’s license.

Requirements

Note“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 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)”. ExperienceGrade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council 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 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council 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 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council 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 jobValid Code B/ EB driver’s license.