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Sessional Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist (EHWP) at Gauteng Department of Health
Gauteng Department of Health
September 04, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Requirements :
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist, must have completed community service and proof of current registration as an independent practitioner.
Grade 1: (No experience required after registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service in the relevant profession as required in South Africa).
Grade 2: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the relevant council/ HPCSA and a minimum of 8 years' appropriate experience.
Grade 3: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA. A minimum of 12 years' appropriate experience.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit current proof of registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Psychologist in any of the identified registration categories.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid work permit for Non-South African Citizens.
Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and policies. Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context. Analytic thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills. Relevant experience and courses in the EAP field may be an added advantage.
Duties :
80 hours per month. Ensure the rendering of a professional, integrated service by Employee Health and Wellness Programme (EHWP) to employees. Render psycho-diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services and interventions. Designing managing and evaluating programmes aimed at alleviating psychological distress or psychiatric condition in the workplace.
Conduct Organizational Diagnosis and team building initiatives as well as mental health initiatives. Take action to improve the mental well-being of employees and interventions to assist them with emotional, personal and work-related problems within the organisation.
Develop wellness management programme s and conduct trainings to meet institutional goals. Market Psychological Services and improving awareness on service offered within the organisation. Participate in health calendar events.
Closing Date : 04-09-2026
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist, must have completed community service and proof of current registration as an independent practitioner.
Grade 1: (No experience required after registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service in the relevant profession as required in South Africa).
Grade 2: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the relevant council/ HPCSA and a minimum of 8 years' appropriate experience.
Grade 3: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA. A minimum of 12 years' appropriate experience.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit current proof of registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Psychologist in any of the identified registration categories.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid work permit for Non-South African Citizens.
Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and policies. Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context. Analytic thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills. Relevant experience and courses in the EAP field may be an added advantage.
Duties :
80 hours per month. Ensure the rendering of a professional, integrated service by Employee Health and Wellness Programme (EHWP) to employees. Render psycho-diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services and interventions. Designing managing and evaluating programmes aimed at alleviating psychological distress or psychiatric condition in the workplace.
Conduct Organizational Diagnosis and team building initiatives as well as mental health initiatives. Take action to improve the mental well-being of employees and interventions to assist them with emotional, personal and work-related problems within the organisation.
Develop wellness management programme s and conduct trainings to meet institutional goals. Market Psychological Services and improving awareness on service offered within the organisation. Participate in health calendar events.
Closing Date : 04-09-2026