💼 Full-Time Position

Head of Department: Psychiatry & Mental Health

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University of Cape Town
📍 cape town, western cape, South-Africa
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Location
cape town, South-Africa
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Posted
July 01, 2026
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Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Head of Department: Psychiatry & Mental Health

Requisition ID: 1388 | Department: Faculty of Health Sciences | City: Cape Town

The University of Cape Town and the Department of Health and Wellness of the Western Cape Government invite applications for this highly challenging and exciting permanent post of Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health.

Located at Groote Schuur Hospital, the role provides leadership and oversight of the broader provincial mental health platform, spanning tertiary, specialist and district-level services, and includes service provision, teaching, training, research and social accountability.

Requirements

  • A medical doctor with 10+ years’ experience registered in the specialty of Psychiatry.
  • A qualification that is registerable with the HPCSA as a Psychiatrist or sub-specialist Psychiatrist.
  • Demonstrable record of scholarship and capacity to attract funding thr...