Student Counsellor X1

1 week ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa University of Kwazulu-Natal Full time R250 000 - R400 000 per year

Listing reference: ukzn_000691

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 26 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The College of Law and Management Studies seeks to appoint a Student Counsellor on a permanent basis. The post is based at the Howard College campuses. This post will report to the Manager: College Student Support Services.

Job description

  • The incumbent will promote and facilitate the holistic development of students by optimizing student well-being and the learning environment through the provision of counselling and development services to students, thereby enhancing student retention and throughput
  • The incumbent will conduct life skills workshops as well as psychological assessments and provide personal, academic and career counselling to students in the College

Minimum requirements

  • Relevant Masters degree in Psychology (Counselling, Educational or Clinical)
  • Current registration as an independent practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
  • Minimum Two (2) years of relevant work experience (this may include the completed full time One (1) year Internship programme for Psychologists; and/or the completed full time One (1) year Community Service Programme for Clinical Psychologists)
  • A valid Continuing Professional Development (CPD) compliance certificate

Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form (application form-SUPPORT), which is available on the Vacancies page of the University website at

Benefits

The University subscribes to the Total Cost to Employer (TCE) Remuneration Model.

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

The remuneration package includes benefits and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

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