CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST GRADE 1 is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Health. This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District) | closing date: 23 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
Salary
R907 617 – R995 592 per annum
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 HealthCare 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.
- Psychotherapeutic and clinical knowledge in patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment across the lifespan.
- Ethical and legislative framework of practice.
- Departmental guidelines and policies.
- Evidence based psychological practice.
- Understanding of broader community, cultural, contextual and socio-economic factors which impact mental health.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Good organization and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal relations.
- Sensitivity to gender, racial, ethnic, sexuality and disability issues.
- Computer Literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- Ensure the rendering of clinical psychologist services to hospital facilities.
- Ensure the development of training material and provide training in mental health to the wider MDT.
- Part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Outreach to regional and district hospitals and PHC Participation in the development of psychological services in the region.
- Participation in academic activities.
Enquiries
Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Notes
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 Z83, 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. N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R907 617 – R995 592 per annum
CENTRE : Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
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 HealthCare
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. Psychotherapeutic and clinical knowledge in patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment across the lifespan. Ethical and legislative framework
of practice. Departmental guidelines and policies. Evidence based psychological practice. Understanding of broader community, cultural,
contextual and socio-economic factors which impact mental health. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Good organization and time management
skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal relations. Sensitivity to gender, racial, ethnic, sexuality and disability issues. Computer Literacy in
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc. Valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Ensure the rendering of clinical psychologist services to hospital facilities. Ensure the development of training material and provide training in mental
health to the wider MDT. Part of a multidisciplinary team. Outreach to regional and district hospitals and PHC Participation in the development of
psychological services in the region. Participation in academic activities.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile
Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr.
Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel
No: (013) 766 3018.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.