Senior Psychologist

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

2109

Date posted:

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Location:

South Africa, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
To coordinate and supervise site-specific programme and service delivery, including the management o

POSITION INFO:

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The core purpose of this post is to coordinate, supervise, develop and implement appropriate and effective student counselling programme and service delivery to the university communities in accordance with the mission of the Centre.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

To coordinate and supervise site-specific programme and service delivery, including the management of site human resources, equipment and consumables.
To monitor, evaluate and report functions.
To coordinate programme development and implementation across all sites.
To provide a professional counselling service to university students in accordance with the HPCSA’s Scope of Practice for Psychologists, in the areas of neurocognitive, career, and psychosocial wellbeing.

To increase accessibility to services through internal and external community engagement.

CORE COMPETENCIES

A thorough understanding of the counselling and developmental needs of higher education students.
A thorough knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education context.
A thorough understanding of and experience in student counselling, career and development programmes and services regarding student access, retention and success.
An understanding of South African higher education quality assurance guidelines and best practice for student counselling.
Knowledge of student counselling trends nationally and internationally.
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills as well as good research skills;
Have proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates should have complied with the following requirements:

At least a Master’s degree, and preferably a Doctoral degree, in Psychology
Be a Psychologist (Counselling, Clinical or Educational) registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Have at least 5 years’ experience in which competence has been gained.

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 10 April 2026.

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