Clinical Psychologist Internships 2027

Internship Salary

A portion of the remuneration package may be structured according to the successful applicant’s personal needs.

Minimum Educational Requirements

• An Honours degree in Psychology.
• Successful completion of the theoretical component of a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology.
• Eligibility for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Clinical Psychology Intern from 1 January 2027.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Ability to meet the training requirements prescribed by the HPCSA and Professional Board for Psychology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Ability to maintain high ethical and professional standards.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Available Training Platforms

Applicants must indicate their preferred training platform when completing the online application.

Placement may depend on the number of available posts and the operational needs of each training platform.

Main Internship Duties

• Conduct inpatient and outpatient psychological assessments.
• Formulate psychiatric and psychological conditions in adults and children.
• Provide supervised psychological interventions and treatment.
• Participate in outreach and support services at district and community health facilities.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
• Work within medical, intellectual-disability and forensic services.
• Conduct psychometric assessments.
• Conduct personality, neuropsychological and developmental evaluations.
• Complete clinical and administrative duties.
• Participate in the Clinical Psychology academic training programme.

Documents Required

• A comprehensive and updated CV.
• Three referee reports.
• Interim supervisor reports.
• A copy of the applicant’s identity document.
• A Matric certificate.
• Complete academic transcripts.
• Proof of HPCSA registration as a Psychology Student.

Shortlisting and Selection

Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a technical competency assessment.

Candidates invited to interviews may also be required to submit a reflective task before the interview date.

Applicants should ensure that their preferred training platform is clearly selected on the application form.

HPCSA Registration Requirements

Applicants must be eligible for registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Psychology Interns by the start of the internship.

Candidates who are waiting for registration may be required to provide proof of application and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees.

How to Apply

1. Open the official Western Cape Government jobs portal.
2. Search for Clinical Psychologist Intern or post number 20/311.
3. Create a recruitment profile or sign in to an existing account.
4. Complete all personal, academic and professional information.
5. Select your preferred internship training platform.
6. Upload your CV, reports, transcripts and registration documents.
7. Review the application before submission.

Enquiries

Ms B. Beukes
Telephone: 021 815 8749

Do not submit applications to the enquiry contact. Use the official Western Cape Government recruitment portal.