Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/208 · Ref SDHS 2026/08/03 – 02
HEAD OF CLINICAL UNIT: PSYCHIATRIST
- CentreSedibeng District Health Services – Mental Health
- ProvinceGauteng
Closing date: 4 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 7–9
- Circular Post
- 32/208
- Reference number
- SDHS 2026/08/03 – 02
- Department
- Gauteng Department of Health
- Province
- Gauteng
- Centre
- Sedibeng District Health Services – Mental Health
- Salary
- Grade 1: R2 168 145 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
- Closing date
- 18 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Gauteng Department of Health.
The listed centre is Sedibeng District Health Services – Mental Health.
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 1: R2 168 145 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Master of Medicine (MMed) Degree in Psychiatry or Qualification as a psychiatrist with the Colleges of Medicine (FC Psych);
- Current registration with the HPCSA.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a psychiatrist post registration as a psychiatrist.
- It would be an advantage to have clinical experience in community mental health services, the ability to perform research (qualitative and quantitative); and managerial experience.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and guidelines, leadership qualities, the ability to work independently and in a team, computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and a driver’s license are necessary attributes.
Duties
- Work with the Sedibeng District Mental Health Team to monitor and evaluate the mental health needs of and services for the district population.
- Based on the findings, develop an operational plan towards improvement in mental health coverage, process of mental health care and outcomes of care.
- Work with the district management to implement the operational plan.
- Ensure that mental health services include treatment, prevention, promotion and protection of mental health care users and other vulnerable groups through relevant intervention programs and strategies.
- Promote collaboration between primary health care services, community psychiatry, and therapeutic services, and the non-health sector including governmental and non-governmental organisations, towards person-centered mental health care.
- Ensure that quality mental health services are provided according to ethical principles, professional standards, and national guidelines, including referral procedures and coordination with all stakeholders.
- Oversee training of primary care practitioners and community psychiatric staff as well as educational and mental health literacy outreach to the non-health sector and public, including suicide and substance use disorder prevention strategies.
- As a joint appointee with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand, participate in teaching, examining, registrar assessments and research according to the academic program.
- Maintain academic standards in the district-based inservice training and use research findings to inform situation analyses and improve services.
Enquiries
Dr. M. Thoka at 071 904 4124
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Addrress: Ms M.L. November – Deputy Director SDHS: Email: Mamorwesi.November@gauteng.gov.za Sedibeng District Health Services, Cnr. Pasteur Blvd & Friekie Meyer, Vanderbijlpark.
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Only online applications will be considered.
- Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016.
- All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) 108 must also be attached.
- Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
- Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry 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. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/208 : HEAD OF CLINICAL UNIT: PSYCHIATRIST REF NO: SDHS 2026/08/03 – 02 (X1 POST)
SALARY : Grade 1: R2 168 145 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Sedibeng District Health Services – Mental Health
REQUIREMENTS : Master of Medicine (MMed) Degree in Psychiatry or Qualification as a psychiatrist with the Colleges of Medicine (FC Psych); Current registration with
the HPCSA. Minimum of 3 years of experience as a psychiatrist post registration as a psychiatrist. It would be an advantage to have clinical
experience in community mental health services, the ability to perform research
(qualitative and quantitative); and managerial experience. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and guidelines, leadership qualities, the ability to
work independently and in a team, computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and
PowerPoint), and a driver’s license are necessary attributes.
DUTIES : Work with the Sedibeng District Mental Health Team to monitor and evaluate the mental health needs of and services for the district population. Based on
the findings, develop an operational plan towards improvement in mental health coverage, process of mental health care and outcomes of care. Work
with the district management to implement the operational plan. Ensure that mental health services include treatment, prevention, promotion and protection
of mental health care users and other vulnerable groups through relevant intervention programs and strategies. Promote collaboration between primary
health care services, community psychiatry, and therapeutic services, and the non-health sector including governmental and non-governmental
organisations, towards person-centered mental health care. Ensure that quality mental health services are provided according to ethical principles,
professional standards, and national guidelines, including referral procedures and coordination with all stakeholders. Oversee training of primary care
practitioners and community psychiatric staff as well as educational and mental health literacy outreach to the non-health sector and public, including suicide
and substance use disorder prevention strategies. As a joint appointee with the
Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand, participate in teaching, examining, registrar assessments and research according to the
academic program. Maintain academic standards in the district-based inservice training and use research findings to inform situation analyses and improve services.
ENQUIRIES : Dr. M. Thoka at 071 904 4124
APPLICATIONS : Addrress: Ms M.L. November – Deputy Director SDHS: Email: Mamorwesi.November@gauteng.gov.za Sedibeng District Health Services,
Cnr. Pasteur Blvd & Friekie Meyer, Vanderbijlpark.
NOTE : Only online applications will be considered. Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the
Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public
Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) 108
must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and
Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New
Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet
all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where
driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06)
months. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry 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. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the
filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. 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. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please
accept your application was unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026
SALARY : Grade 1: R2 168 145 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Sedibeng District Health Services – Mental Health
REQUIREMENTS : Master of Medicine (MMed) Degree in Psychiatry or Qualification as a psychiatrist with the Colleges of Medicine (FC Psych); Current registration with
the HPCSA. Minimum of 3 years of experience as a psychiatrist post registration as a psychiatrist. It would be an advantage to have clinical
experience in community mental health services, the ability to perform research
(qualitative and quantitative); and managerial experience. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and guidelines, leadership qualities, the ability to
work independently and in a team, computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and
PowerPoint), and a driver’s license are necessary attributes.
DUTIES : Work with the Sedibeng District Mental Health Team to monitor and evaluate the mental health needs of and services for the district population. Based on
the findings, develop an operational plan towards improvement in mental health coverage, process of mental health care and outcomes of care. Work
with the district management to implement the operational plan. Ensure that mental health services include treatment, prevention, promotion and protection
of mental health care users and other vulnerable groups through relevant intervention programs and strategies. Promote collaboration between primary
health care services, community psychiatry, and therapeutic services, and the non-health sector including governmental and non-governmental
organisations, towards person-centered mental health care. Ensure that quality mental health services are provided according to ethical principles,
professional standards, and national guidelines, including referral procedures and coordination with all stakeholders. Oversee training of primary care
practitioners and community psychiatric staff as well as educational and mental health literacy outreach to the non-health sector and public, including suicide
and substance use disorder prevention strategies. As a joint appointee with the
Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand, participate in teaching, examining, registrar assessments and research according to the
academic program. Maintain academic standards in the district-based inservice training and use research findings to inform situation analyses and improve services.
ENQUIRIES : Dr. M. Thoka at 071 904 4124
APPLICATIONS : Addrress: Ms M.L. November – Deputy Director SDHS: Email: Mamorwesi.November@gauteng.gov.za Sedibeng District Health Services,
Cnr. Pasteur Blvd & Friekie Meyer, Vanderbijlpark.
NOTE : Only online applications will be considered. Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the
Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public
Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) 108
must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and
Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New
Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet
all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where
driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06)
months. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry 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. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the
filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. 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. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please
accept your application was unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026