DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES
POST 06/125 : PSYCHOLOGIST (GRADE 1) REF NO: SD/ 2/28/23/E
Chief Directorate: Specialist Social Services
Directorate: Crime Prevention
SALARY : R790 077 – R1 249 254 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package),
(Salary determined in line with OSD Regulations, by the number of years and
appropriate post qualification experience)
CENTRE : JB Marks Treatment Centre (Dr Kenneth Kaunda District)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12. An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health
Professional Council of South Africa HPCSA as Clinical Psychologist in a relevant
registration category e.g. clinical, counselling, educational, industrial, research,
psychology. Registration with HPCSA as Clinical Psychologist in any of the
identified registration categories. No experience required after registration with
HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of South African qualified employees who
performed community service, post the South African acquired qualification.
Computer literacy. A valid driver’s license. Competencies: knowledge of Public
Service legislation, mental health and substance abuse related legislations in depth
understanding of programmes, rendered in substance abuse rehabilitation centres.
Knowledge of Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, (DSM – 5)
specifically regarding substance use and related disorders. Ability to work with
individuals and teams, excellent verbal, liaison and wiring skills. Ability to function
independently and under pressure. Excellent assessment skills, analytical skills,
problem solving skills and conflict resolution skills a. knowledge of developmental
processes and therapeutic approaches.
DUTIES : Conduct research and design psychological programmes. Development of systems
in the management of psychological programmes. Provide psychological services
to service users conduct routine comprehensive psychological screening,
assessment and test to evaluate intelligence, cognitive abilities, vocational abilities,
personalities and neuropsychological functioning. Compile individual Treatment
Plans (ITP) in line with service user’s needs. Conduct psychotherapy sessions with
individuals, couples, families and groups. Conduct educational life skills group
sessions. Participate in the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) sessions. Conduct
internal in service training for (MDT members. Conduct and participate in Outreach
programmes. Develop and review departmental policies procedures and protocols.
Ensure adherence to applicable quality assurance measures in own area of work.
Collect data , keep records and manage information. . Management of human
resources, finance and assets.
ENQUIRIES : Ms DC Monyemore Tel No: (018) 294 5134
NOTE : The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement within
3 months of appointment.
The North West Department of Social Development is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability.
APPLICATIONS : The Director Human Capital Management, Department of Social Development,
Private Bag X6, Mmabatho, 2735, Ground Floor Provident House Building.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms PP Setsiba
CLOSING DATE : 11 March 2024 @16H00
NOTE : Applications must be accompanied by Improved Z83 Employment Form
(81/971431) obtainable from any Public Service Department and accessible on the
DPSA website, www.dpsa.gov.za. The improved Z83 Form must be fully
complemented in all areas signed and dated. Should the applicant use incorrect
application form for employment (Z83), the application /s will not be considered for
selection purposes (disqualified). Applicants are not required to submit copies of
qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit Only
Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating positions held, period in the
position and key responsibilities with three contactable referees. The
communication from the HR department regarding the requirements for certified
documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted
candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before
the day of the interview following communication from HR. Failure to submit the
requested documents will result in the application not being considered for
selection. All qualifications will be verified. s). It is the responsibility of the applicant
to make sure that the South African Qualifications Authority evaluates foreign
qualifications, and the evaluation certificate will be required on or before the day of
the interview following communication from HR.
Positions requiring tertiary qualification/s must be accompanied by copies of academic record/ transcript(s),
Candidates must indicate the number of the post/reference number in their
applications. Candidates requiring additional information regarding an advertised
post must direct their queries to the person reflected as enquiries below the post
applied for. Applications should be forwarded in time to the department since
applications received after the closing date indicated below will as a rule not
accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews
on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. The Shortlisted
Candidates will be subjected to the Personnel suitability check. Incomplete
applications will not be considered. Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will
not be done. We will only communicate with candidates to be invited for interviews.
It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date,
time and place as determined by the Department. The Department reserves the
right not to make appointments, if you do not hear from the Department three
months from the date of the advertisement consider your application unsuccessful.
Previous employment records will be verified. All appointments are subjected to a
positive qualifications’ verification as well as security clearance and vetting. They
must also disclose or inform whether he / she is performing any additional
remunerative work outside his / her normal duties. SMS appointments are also
subjected to SMS competency assessment as a DPSA requirement. All shortlisted
candidates for SMS posts and positions with requisite skills will be subjected to a
technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job.
Applicants who do not possess SMS Entry Certificate shall be considered for
shortlisting and interviews but cannot be appointed before they successfully obtain
Pre-Entry certificate. (SMS Pre Entry Programme) is offered by the National School
of government, information can be accessed via this link: http://www.thensg.gov.za
. The appointee to SMS post must be in possession of such, prior to taking up the
post
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