Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Psychiatry) (Permanent position)

Government Entity	Western Cape - Department of Health and Wellness
Location	Paarl, Western Cape
Reference Number	RHS114/2026
Salary	Grade 1: R 1 395 528 - R 1 479 723, Grade 2: R 1 592 274 - R 1 688 553 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 844 151 - R 2 301 186 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
Centre / Location	Paarl Regional Hospital, Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
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Reference No: RHS114/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Dr C Prinsloo at 021 860 2500 or [email protected]

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 1 395 528 - R 1 479 723, Grade 2: R 1 592 274 - R 1 688 553 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 844 151 - R 2 301 186 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Strong record of clinical expertise, clinical governance, research, teaching and training at under and postgraduate levels. Excellent managerial, interpersonal, leadership, administrative, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Appropriate experience in teaching, training and supervision of students, Registrars and Medical Staff. Communicate (verbal, read, write)

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign-qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign-qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry

Minimum educational qualification

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Specialist in Psychiatry.

Inherent requirements of the job

Available and willing to participate in after-hours duties; if required. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.

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 to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals whom 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). Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a practical test. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Provide specialist clinical services to inpatients and outpatients. Perform outreach services within the Rural West ecosystem. Management of relevant clinical governance, resource stewardship and administrative requirements. Leadership of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. Clinical teaching, training, and research.

Requirements

ExperienceGrade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign-qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign-qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry Inherent requirements of the jobAvailable and willing to participate in after-hours duties; if required. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. NoteCandidates, 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 with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals whom 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). Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a practical test. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery