Medical specialist: Psychiatry (Ngwelezana Tertiary Hospital)

SAdocs · January 17, 2026, 8:40am

POST : MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1, 2 &3
INSTITUTITON : NGWELEZANA TERTIARY HOSPITAL
REFERENCE NO : NGWE 03/2026
DEPARTMENT : PSYCHIATRY
REMUNERATION : R1 341 855.00 – R1 422 810.00 GRADE 1
: R1 531 032.00 – R1 623 609.00 GRADE 2
: R1 773 222.00 – R2 212 680.00 GRADE 3
OTHER BENEFITS : All-inclusive salary package per annum (70% of basic salary and 30% benefits i.e.
flexible portion that can be structured in terms of applicable rules) plus 18% In-hospitable
area allowance plus Commuted Overtime which is determined by service delivery needs of
the department.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:
 Senior Certificate / Grade 12.
 Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
 Appropriate tertiary qualification in the Health Science (MBChB)
 Initial and current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist
in Psychiatry.
 Proof of current and previous working experience endorsed by Human Resource department (certificate of service).
Grade 01
 No experience required
Grade 02
 A minimum of five (05) years relevant experience after registration with Health Profession Council of South Africa
(HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
Grade 03
 A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience after registration with the Health Profession Council of South Africa
(HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
 Sound clinical concept within the specific domain.
 Ability to work in multidisciplinary team.
 Teaching and supervisory skills.
 Assessment, diagnose and management of patients within the field of expertise.
 Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
 Knowledge of all Public Service Legislation, Policies and Procedures.
 Conflict management skills
 Innovation, drive and stress tolerance.
 Concern of excellence.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
 Provide specialist care to patients requiring services within your specific domain.
 Provide specialist care in the outpatient clinics.
 Provide after-hours coverage in Psychiatry unit and ensure continuous clinical support to junior staff.
 Undertake training of undergraduate and post graduate medical students and also support relevant clinical research,
clinical trials.
 Conduct specialist regular ward rounds and administer expert interventions that will expedite the management of
patient care.
 Provide outreach to surrounding District Hospitals that refers patients to Ngwelezana Hospital.
 Active participation in quality improvement programs including clinical audits and continuous professional
development activities in Ngwelezana Hospital and Region 4.
 Assist with the setting of protocols for management of patients, equipment and other relevant procedures.
 Ensure equipment is maintained and functional at all times.
 Attend to administrative matters as pertains to unit.
GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER
 Manage / supervise allocated human resources.
 Comply with all legal prescripts i.e. Acts, Legislative, Policies, Circulars, Procedures, Guidelines and code of conduct
for public service.
 Adhere to correct channels of communication as per the hospital organogram.
 Maintain clinical, professional and ethical standards.
ENQUIRIES: DR RS MOEKETSI TEL NO: 035-901 7000
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 06 February 2026