Job Requirements
Appropriate qualification which allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner. An interest in psychiatry and experience in psychiatry, as well as a Diploma in Mental Health and/or an FC Psych (SA) Part I, will be an added advantage.
Duties
Clinical assessment, history taking, mental status examination and physical examination of psychiatric patients, formulation, development, and execution of evidence-based and compassionate patient care plans. The application of cost containment measures in service delivery is important. Assessment and management of medical and psychiatric emergencies. Counselling and education of patients and families. Proper clinical record keeping, including all laboratory results. Preparation of referral letters and discharge summaries for all patients. Participation in ward / departmental administrative duties. Teaching of students. Commitment to the highest level of care, ethics, professionalism, and punctuality. Work within a multi-disciplinary team and report all conflicts of interest and corruption. Participation in outreach, academic and research programs at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated to the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand. Clinical and overtime duties are performed at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Witwatersrand.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R1 041 402 – R1 121 241 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) Grade 2: R1 188 255 – R1 297 089 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) Grade 3: R1 375 245 – R1 713 534 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
Location
Tara Hospital
How to Apply
Ms. M.A. Ngobeni ngobeni.mixo@gauteng.gov.za Ms. S. Naidoo Sheryl.naidoo@gauteng.gov.za PROVINCIAL TREASURY It is the department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.
Applications should be submitted online at: http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za site or https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/. Z83 and updated CV must be attached.
Apply Before:
6/1/2026
Reference No:
REFS/048558
Additional Information