Psychologist Grade 1

About the role

The Department of Social Development (Limpopo) is hiring a Psychologist Grade 1, based in Seshego Treatment Centre. This is a permanent post, paying R907,617 a year. How to apply: Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised. Applicants who previously applied for the re-advertised posts they are encouraged to re-apply if still interested. Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the applicant’s need, for Head Office, Seshego Treatment Centre, Mavambe Secure Care Centre : Applications should be directed to Head of Department, Private Bag X9710, Polokwane, 0700 or submitted at: 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers Building, Ground Floor, Office no 30. Capricorn District/Sekutupu Old Age Home: The District Director, Private Bag X9709, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at 78 Hans Van Rensburg Polowane. Polokwane Welfare Complex: Head of Institution, Private Bag X9713, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivery Plot 303 Strekloop, Polokwane. Sekhukhune District: The District Director, Private Bag X80, Lebowakgomo, 0737 or hand delivered at Old Parliament Building, Lebowakgomo. Vhembe District: The District Director, Private Bag X5040, Thohoyandou, 0950 or hand delivered at Thohoyandou Child and Youth Care Centre, Thohoyandou Block F Punda Maria Road, Thohoyandou. Waterberg District: The District Director, Private Bag X1051, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered at Cnr Elias Motswaledi & Thabo Mbeki Street, Modimolle. Mopani District: The District Director, Private Bag X 9689, Giyani, 0826 or should be hand delivered at Department of Social Development Unigaza Road Giyani Section A, 0826. Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications through the e-Recruitment website at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za, however, hand delivery applications are acceptable and must be submitted on the new Z83 application form obtained from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za / www.labour.gov.za.Applicants using e-recruitment MUST update their profile in line with the re-engineered system. Online applications must include only Curriculum vitae (CV) in PDF as attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. Reference number to quote: DSD/2026/141 Closing date: 06 November 2026(Walk- in): 16h00 and (Online) :23H59 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical case assessment.
• Coordinate and facilitate the referral process for obtaining medical opinions.
• Assist in monitoring and supporting the adjudication process.
• Prepare reports.
• Liaise with medical and health professionals.
• After hours clinical participation in the call roster.
• Management of child and youth care information management system.

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 7 in Social Science (qualification that allows registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Clinical Psychologist.
• Current registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist.
• Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities).
• Core And Process.
• Competencies:
• Strategic Capability and Leadership
• Programme and Project Management
• Change Management
• Financial Management
• People Management and Empowerment
• Knowledge Management
• Problem Solving and analysis
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Knowledge And Skills:
• Psychotherapeutic and clinical knowledge in patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment across the lifespan
• Ethical and legislative framework of practice
• Knowledge of Departmental guidelines and policies
• Evidence based psychological practice
• Understanding of broader community, cultural, contextual and social - economic factors which impact mental health
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary team
• Good organizing and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relations
• Sensitivity to gender, racial, ethnic, sexuality and disability issues