Job Details
Job Description
The Division of Student Support and Development invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.
Main Objectives
The provision of a holistic psychological support service to the students of the University. The Counselling Centre serves a dual function: firstly, to provide psychological care to students and, secondly, as an accredited internship site for the training of intern psychologists.
The Requirements
Qualified Counselling Psychologist, registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA), with approximately 5 years relevant work experience over and above their internship where such experience includes:
- Previous experience working with adolescents or individuals in early adulthood. The greater diversity of the experience with adolescents the better for example, experience in one-on-one counselling, group counselling and educational work. Those individuals with specific experience of working with University students will also be at an advantage
- Previous experience supervising interns with a good track record of having done so
- At least 3 years’ previous supervision/management experience
Application Process
It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.
The following documents are required:
- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
- A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.
Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to [email protected].
Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):
- Short-listing meeting date: 26 May 2025
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
Remuneration per annum (Grade 16):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 805 257
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1 040 825
Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.
Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.
These values are:
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion
