Directorate: Mental Health Services (NGCT)
SALARY : Grade 1: R311.00 per hour
Grade 2: R354.00 per hour
Grade 3: R399.00 per hour
CENTRE : Ekurhuleni Health District
REQUIREMENTS : B. Psych Degree or Honors Degree in Psychology. Registration with
professional body such as Council for counsellors SA (CCSA); Association for
Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP) or Health
Professions Council of SA (HPCSA) as Registered Counsellor. A minimum of
12 months’ relevant experience. A valid driver’s license is essential. Grade 1:
Less than 8 years relevant experience required after registration with the
Council for counselors South Africa (CCSA); Association for Supportive
Councilors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP) or (HPCSA) Counsellor. Grade
2: At least 8 years, but less than 16 years, relevant experience after registration
with the Council for counsellor SA (CCSA); Association for Supportive
Counsellor and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP) or Health Professions Council
of SA (HPCSA)HPCSA as a Counsellor. Grade 3: 16 years and more relevant
experience after registration with the Council for counselors SA (CCSA);
Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP) or
Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA) as a Counsellor.
DUTIES : Provide general psychological services within the clinics including and not
limited to: screening patients for mental health challenges and developing
referral pathways; debriefing or trauma- counselling to patients visiting the
health facilities; provide psycho-education and supportive counselling;
establish and conduct support groups sessions, assist psychology team with
awareness campaigns; participate actively in training and development
initiatives; work closely with the Clinical psychologist; provide outreach
services and promote the prevention of mental health disorders.
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ENQUIRIES : Dr B.J.K Motshwane Tel No: (011) 876-1717
APPLICATIONS : should be hand delivered to Ekurhuleni Health District at 40 Catlin Street,
Germiston, 1400 or posted to The Human Resource Manager, Private Bag
X1005, Germiston, 1400.
NOTE : No S&T claims and resettlement allowance will be paid. Applications must be
submitted on a new Z.83 form and must be completed in full, obtainable from
any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za.
Applicant should register their application forms on the specific register books
according to the reference number as per advert. Failure to do so your
application forms will not be considered. According to Department of Public
Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not
required to submit copies of qualifications and other related documents on
application but must submit the Z.83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only
shortlisted candidates will be required /requested to submit certified copies of
qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the
interview. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the
closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) –
Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification,
criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment
verification). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical
surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act
5/1993. People with disability are encouraged to apply. Employment equity
profile will be taken into consideration.
CLOSING DATE : 26 May 2023