CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The core purpose of this post is to provide appropriate and effective student counselling, career and development service delivery to the Nelson Mandela University communities as directed in accordance with the mission of the Centre.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• To provide a professional psychological counselling service to Nelson Mandela University students, related to academic, career and psychosocial wellbeing.
• To contribute to the promotion and maintenance of a supportive organisational environment through a professional service to the university stakeholders.
• To increase accessibility to Emthonjeni Student Wellness services through resource development, consultation, training, community interventions, and media communication. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

• An understanding of the counselling and development needs of higher education students.
• An understanding of and experience in student counselling programmes and services with regard to student access and throughput principles and best practice.
• Have proven psychological assessment and counselling skills. 
• Possess strong written, verbal communication skills and relevant computer literacy skills as well as good research skills
• Have proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork

REQUIREMENTS

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

• Master’s degree in psychology
• Be a Psychologist (Counselling, Clinical or Educational) registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in which competence has been gained.