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Psychiatrist Specialist (Grade 1 – 3)

Department of Health Ekurhuleni, Gauteng R 1,395,528 – R 2,301,186

Full-time Closes 06 Nov 2026 · 6 days left

Ekurhuleni, Gauteng R 1,395,528 – R 2,301,186 Full-time Closes 06 Nov 2026

This job is for a Psychiatrist Specialist working in the Ekurhuleni Health District under the Department of Health. The role focuses on mental health care and is based in the Gauteng province. The position is available at three different grade levels (Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3), each requiring different levels of experience.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage clinical and administrative services within the Mental Health Unit.
- Provide outpatient mental health care, including assessment, treatment, and monitoring of psychiatric patients.
- Supervise medical officers and registrars, develop clinical protocols, and participate in clinical audits.
- Offer after-hours services, including weekends, and provide outreach to facilities in the area.
- Complete medico-legal documents and liaise with referral centers for further patient care.
- Train undergraduate students and healthcare professionals, supervise psychiatric registrars, and represent the University of Witwatersrand’s Department of Psychiatry.
- Initiate research, supervise postgraduate studies, and address equity in mental health services.

Requirements:
- Grade 1: Grade 12 certificate, MBBCh/MBChB, FC Psych, or MMed (Psychiatry) with HPCSA registration. No prior experience required.
- Grade 2: Same qualifications as Grade 1, plus 5+ years of experience as a Medical Specialist.
- Grade 3: Same qualifications as Grade 1, plus 10+ years of experience and a valid driver’s license.

Benefits:
- Salary ranges from R1,395,528 to R2,301,186 per year (depending on grade).
- Full-time position with after-hours duties and overtime opportunities.
- Research, professional development, and community mental health contributions.