Student Counsellor

2 weeks ago

Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa University of KwaZulu-Natal Full time

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to employment equity with the intention

to promote representativity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from

designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

STUDENT COUNSELLOR (PEROMNES GRADE 8)

EDGEWOOD CAMPUS /HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS



REFERENCE NUMBER:
HUM09/2023 (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
The incumbent will engage in individual and group psychosocial interventions that endorse

and support the holistic development and well-being of students registered in the College of

Humanities, through the provision and facilitation of individual psychotherapy; career,

academic and psychosocial counselling; crisis support and intervention, and the

development and facilitation of life-skills workshops and webinars. The incumbent must be

able to work well under pressure and as part of a team.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Relevant Master's degree in Counselling, Clinical or Educational Psychology*(*qualification must have been completed as part of a professional programme in the
discipline of Psychology and not the discipline of Education)

  • Current registration as an independent practitioner (Psychologist) with the Health
Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The relevant HPCSA registration number must

  • At least oneyear relevant experience as a psychologist, which may include the internship
year.

  • Experience working with students in a highereducation context will be an advantage.
  • Proficiency in isiZulu will be an advantage.
Applicants who have applied previously need not re-apply.

Appointment to this post will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service. The

remuneration package offered includes benefits.

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