CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST GRADE 1 TO 3 Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Salary
Grade 1: R872 709 per annum Grade 2: R1 014 705 per annum Grade 3: R1 174 848 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs).
Closing Date
06 Feb 2026
in 7 days
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Clinical Psychologist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1 Year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 8 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. Minimum of 9 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 16 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. A minimum of 17 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Inherent requirements : of the job: Valid code B/EB Driver’s licence. Willingness to work after hours when required. Competencies (knowledge/ skills): Adaptability to different clinical settings and adjusted placement requirements.
Key Responsibilities
The provision of psychological therapies and the clinical assessment of community-based children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex mental health needs at the Outpatient Department (OPD). Provide psychological consultation to the OPD multi-disciplinary team and appropriate outreach and support. Complete administrative tasks effectively. Training and supervision of intern clinical psychologists and involvement in teaching, training and academic research supervision to psychology, medical and other undergraduate/postgraduate students. Participation in academic research. Participation in any project or clinical 260 Page 261 initiative that falls under the rubric of Alexandra Hospital’s annual operational plan (AOP).
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms L Saville Tel No: (021) 503-5004 or Laetitia.Saville@westerncape.gov.za
Published in PSV Circular 2/2026 on January 23rd, 2026
