Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (PSYCHIATRY)

Overview

Medical Specialist in Psychiatry sought for Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, offering psychiatric clinical services and junior staff supervision.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
• 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.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound clinical knowledge and skill in the assessment, diagnosis and evidence- based management of acute and chronic psychiatric disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Effective and efficient administration, including knowledge of the MHCA.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate and manage a multi-disciplinary team.
• Teaching, training and clinical supervisory skills, applicable to the academic and clinical development of registrars and students.
• Knowledge of research methodology and clinical audit processes, with the ability to critically appraise and conduct applied clinical research.
• Sound clinical judgement and decision- making skills, with the ability to represent the department or unit at multi- disciplinary and clinical governance forums.

Duties

• Clinical Service Provision, including oversight of Psychiatry Out-patients and the ECT service at GSH.
• Clinical Service Provision, including oversight and leadership of the in- and out-patient components of the Klipfontein mental health district.
• Teaching and Training/Supervision of Junior Staff, including registrars and students.
• Research and clinical audit activities.
• Effective and efficient administration of clinical records and patient reports.
• Support to the Head of Department and Head of Clinical Unit in meeting requirements of the overall service, including representing the Department at the GSH PTC.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Prof J Joska Tel No: (021) 404 2164 or email: John.Joska@uct.ac.za

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. 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 with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who 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)”. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 32/333: Assistant Manager Nursing (Primary Health Care) Nomzamo CDC, Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub- structure, Salary R785 568 per annum Centre: Nomzamo CDC advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/333: Post has been cancelled. Kindly note that the advert for the POST 32/331: Deputy Director: Employee Relations (Dispute Resolutions, Misconduct And Litigation) Directorate: Employee Relations, Salary R 932 292 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) Centre: Head Office, Cape Town (Stationed on the premises of Stikland Hospital) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/331: Post must be amended to include driver’s licence. OTHER POSTS