Addiction Psychiatry University of Cape Town

General requirements

• have an approved Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or in the humanities (e.g. social work or psychology); and be registered as an independent practitioner with the relevant professional body (e.g. HPCSA, SACSSP); or have approved prior experience and training. Applicants who wish to be considered on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be required to submit a personal portfolio reflecting, amongst others, their experience of working in the field of addiction treatment; 

•  have submitted a letter of support from his/her employer granting the applicant study leave for the weeks requiring block attendance, and undertaking to provide support to enable the applicant to complete assigned tasks and assignments within the work context;

• have proven proficiency in written and spoken English (this may be tested if necessary);
• have an acceptable level of computer literacy, and access to a computer and the internet.