Chief Officer: Counselling/ Clinical Psychologist

Job Title - Chief Officer: Counselling/ Clinical Psychologist (post level 8) (Job ID: 6259) - Organizational Unit - University of the Free State -> Student Affairs -> Student Counselling and Development - Contract Type - Permanent - Occupational Level - Junior Management - Location - Qwaqwa Campus - Qwaqwa, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date - 20/10/2025 - Description **INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED** - A detailed Curriculum Vitae. - Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation). - A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals). - Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only). **Duties and responsibilities**: - Provide Psychotherapy and counselling with regards to personal social, emotional and career development. - Identify, diagnose, and treat serious psychological problems and refer to other professionals when need arises. - Lialise with Student Counselling and Development, management, student affairs, faculties, academic departments, support services and student representatives. - Conduct Psychometric assessments & provide Career Counselling. - Perform psychological screening and first level interventions aimed at enhancing student functioning. - Design and present developmental workshops for students. - Marketing of service. - Office Management and administration - Participate in the Division of Student Affairs goals and objective **Inherent requirements**: - A Master’s degree in Counselling/ Clinical Psychology on NQF Level 9. - Active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the category Counselling/ Clinical Psychology (attach proof). - Minimum one (1) year’s experience working with students in Higher Education, or in working with young adults, and an involvement in student/young adults' life activities or initiatives. **Recommendations**: - Two (2) years’ relevant experience within a counselling setting in a higher education environment. - Proven experience in providing career counselling to young adults. - Proven experience in providing trauma counseling to young adults. - Sesotho and/ or Zulu speaking. - Competencies **Required competencies**: - **Results Orientated**: - The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. - The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations. **- Strategic Thinking**: - The ability to deal with several activities at a time. - The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues. **- Business Acumen**: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. **- Leading**: - The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. **- Building Coalitions**: - The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others. - The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. **Assumption of duties**: 01 January 2026. **Closing date**: 20 October 2025 **Salary**: The salary is available on request. **Fringe benefits**: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. **Enquiries**: **General**: