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Principal Clinical Psychologist Grade 1: Mental Health &

Department of Health
Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District), NationalR1 295 388 – R1 436 913 per annumHealthCloses 31 July 2026

About this role

POST 25/488 : PRINCIPAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST GRADE 1: MENTAL HEALTH &

SALARY : R1 295 388 – R1 436 913 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). A minimum of three (03) years’

appropriate experience as Psychologist after registration with the Health

Professional Council of South Africa (HCPSA) as a Clinical Psychologist.

DUTIES : General Management of the clinical psychology department. Support mental

health department. Provide professional and management support for the

provision of quality patient care. Ensure psychological services are provided

according to professional standards and ethical principles. Develop client

systems and programs that guarantee prompt service to patients according to

the delivery objectives laid down by the National department of health. Provide

guidance and leadership towards the realization of the strategic plans and

operational plans of mental health services. Promote and support forensic

psychological services. Manage and utilize resources in accordance with

relevant directives and legislation and complying with all legal prescripts Acts,

Legislatives, Policies, Circulars, Procedures and guidelines. To organize,

establish and implement the internship programme for Clinical Psychologists

in Mpumalanga province.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No:

(013) 766 3103 / 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.

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). A minimum of three (03) years’ appropriate experience as Psychologist after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HCPSA) as a Clinical Psychologist.

Duties

General Management of the clinical psychology department. Support mental health department. Provide professional and management support for the provision of quality patient care. Ensure psychological services are provided according to professional standards and ethical principles. Develop client systems and programs that guarantee prompt service to patients according to the delivery objectives laid down by the National department of health. Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of the strategic plans and operational plans of mental health services. Promote and support forensic psychological services. Manage and utilize resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation and complying with all legal prescripts Acts, Legislatives, Policies, Circulars, Procedures and guidelines. To organize, establish and implement the internship programme for Clinical Psychologists in Mpumalanga province.