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Simphiwe Sinkoyi

Clinical Psychologist
Johannesburg
Simphiwe Sinkoyi

Summary

Dynamic Senior Staff Officer with the South African National Defence Force, skilled in strategic creativity and effective team engagement. Proven track record in developing comprehensive training programs and optimizing resource allocation, enhancing team performance and project outcomes. Expertise in analytical report composition and risk assessment, driving informed decision-making and fostering collaboration.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
5

Head Mental Health Research and Development

6

Wellness Manager and Health Committee Coordinator

1

Assistant Director

4

Mental Health Therapist

1

Clinical Psychologist

Work History

South African National Defence Force

Senior Staff Officer Policy and Strategy Psycholog
12.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Develop and maintain psychology plans and reports, conduct stakeholder analysis and strategic analysis, compile the annual business or activity plan and estimate of expenditure, and issue guidelines timeously. Compile monthly reports for the Chief Director and other reporting requirements, and compile quarterly and annual performance against plan reports.
  • Oversee psychology research and development, identify research priorities annually, manage the review of proposals, issue authority letters, maintain a governance register, and ensure the archiving and dissemination of research and development.
  • Develop and manage governance, conduct an annual review of what governance is required, oversee the timely development of the required governance, maintain, and distribute the governance register.
  • Oversee research psychology issues, develop psychology R&D governance, oversee and ensure peer review/quality improvement in R&D, ensure academic liaison and benchmarking, oversee research psychology internships, the selection process, intern evaluation process, and ensure optimal development of the intern program and alignment with other SAMHS internships.

South African National Defence Force

Senior Staff Officer 1 Mil Psych Dept
01.2018 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Mentored junior staff members on best practices in project management techniques, enhancing their professional skills while benefiting overall team performance.
  • Established strong cross-functional relationships with other departments, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for new staff members, resulting in improved performance metrics across the team.
  • Optimized resource allocation through careful analysis of staffing needs versus skillsets available within existing personnel pool; conducted targeted talent searches when necessary to fill gaps efficiently.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly against established KPIs, providing feedback and coaching as needed to support ongoing professional development.
  • Managed diverse teams of professionals to achieve common goals while promoting a positive work environment that encouraged professional growth and development.
  • Conducted detailed risk assessments on potential projects or initiatives, enabling leadership to make informed decisions regarding resource allocation and prioritization.

Education

UKZN
Pietermaritzburg

Ph.D. from Clinical Psychology
03-2026

University Overview

Stellenbosch University
Cape Town, South Africa

Master of Arts from Security And Political Studies
12-2025

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Foundation For Professional Development
Pretoria, South Africa

Certificate in Advanced Health Management from Health Management
12-2010

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UKZN
Pietermaritzburg

Master of Science from Clinical Psychology
03-2000

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University of Zululand
Empangeni

Higher Diploma in Education from Education
12-1994

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University of Zululand
Empangeni, South Africa

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Clinical Psychology
12-1992

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University of Zululand
Empangeni, South Africa

Bachelor of Science from Clinical Psychology
12-1991

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Skills

Effective team engagement

Timeline

Senior Staff Officer Policy and Strategy Psycholog
South African National Defence Force
12.2024 - Current
Senior Staff Officer 1 Mil Psych Dept
South African National Defence Force
01.2018 - 11.2024
UKZN
Ph.D. from Clinical Psychology
Stellenbosch University
Master of Arts from Security And Political Studies
Foundation For Professional Development
Certificate in Advanced Health Management from Health Management
UKZN
Master of Science from Clinical Psychology
University of Zululand
Higher Diploma in Education from Education
University of Zululand
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Clinical Psychology
University of Zululand
Bachelor of Science from Clinical Psychology
Simphiwe SinkoyiClinical Psychologist