Job Description

Closing Date

2025/08/18

Reference Number

WCG250708-3

Tracking Number

DOTP 57/2025

Job Title

Principal Psychologist: Organisational Behavior, Ref No. DOTP 57/2025

Department

Department of the Premier

Salary level

OSD

Enquiries

Ms L Isaacs at (021) 466 9752

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for an experienced registered Industrial Psychologist to manage the enhancement of individual, group and organisational behaviour initiatives/ interventions.

Minimum Requirements

A Master's Degree in Industrial Psychology; Compulsory registration as Psychologist (Industrial) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa; A minimum of 3 years post - registration experience as Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA; Valid code B driver's licence.

Proof of registration as Psychologist (Industrial) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa must be submitted with your online application.

Recommendation

Experience in Leadership and Culture Interventions will be advantageous.

Key Performance Areas

Manage, plan, develop, guide and advise on complex theories, models in order to enhance behavioural, group and org behaviour; Apply paradigms, theories, models etc to enhance organisational behaviour; Give inputs into the design and development of OD intervention methodologies and instruments; Provide guidance to employees and ensuring the operational efficiency of the leadership and culture component as well as determining training and development needs of employees; Responsible for disciplining employees and monitoring their conduct and performance management of staff; Quality assure the accuracy and correctness of employees output; Manage the contracts with service providers, executing projections on expenditure and the procurement of services, stationary and training of component; Research and development.

Competencies

Knowledge of Health Professions Act, 1974, HPCSA Code of Ethics for Professionals and HPCSA Policy guideline on Classification of psychometric measuring devices, instruments, methods and techniques; Professional judgement and reasoning ability; Leading and supervising; Adhering to principles and values; Applying expertise and technology; Deciding and initiating action; Project Management skills, analytical thinking, conflict management and negotiating; Communication (verbal and written) and report writing skills.

Remuneration

R 1 245 564 per annum (Grade 1) - OSD as prescribed.

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from

Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00

. Contact the helpline at

086 137 0214

. For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.