Clinical Psychologist Grade 1 to 3 (5/8th Post)
Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape)
Province:
Western Cape
Salary:
R567 261 per annum
Closing Date:
November 16, 2026
DPSA Vacancy Circular:
39 of 2026
286
Find the original in the DPSA circular:
Duties
To manage and provide psychological services to patients of designated units in Tygerberg Hospital including Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychology; to train and supervise interns in Clinical Psychology. -Contribute to the teaching and training of students at the associated Faculty of Health Sciences. Participate in the academic activities of the associated university. Administrative duties.
Key Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. One year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 8 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. Minimum of 9 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 16 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. Minimum of 17 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Relevant experience in comprehensive personality and neuropsychological assessment of child, adolescent and adult patients. Relevant experience in assessment diagnosis and psychotherapy with respect to individual, group, couples and families. Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams.
WHERE TO APPLY
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click "online applications").
WHAT TO SEND
• A completed and signed Z83 form
GOOD TO KNOW
• Shortlisted candidates do a practical and an integrity assessment
Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 286.
Enquiries
Mr C Arendse Tel No: (021) 938-9616
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