Counsellor

Reddam House Helderfontein; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking a passionate Counsellor to support the health and wellbeing of students. The role involves leading counselling sessions, collaborating with the student support team, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Applicants should hold relevant professional qualifications and possess at least 3 years of experience in counselling, preferably with children. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on student lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a counselling role, preferably with children.
• Recognise and adhere to professional codes of conduct.
• Adaptable style that drives for high performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual and group counselling sessions.
• Collaborate with the student support and senior leadership teams.
• Professionally record and report on meeting outcomes.

Skills

Passion for the role of school Counsellor

Excellent communication skill

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to engage with teenagers

Confidence with use of ICT in recording session notes

Education

Professional qualification and accreditation (HPCSA)

SACE accreditation (preferred)

Job description

Job title : Counsellor

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 24, 2025

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ROLE SUMMARY

To adopt a holistic view to students in their care, promoting the general progress and well-being of individuals and of any class or group assigned to them. To create a positive learning environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead individual and group counselling sessions.
• Collaborate with the student support and senior leadership teams to develop a care‑full environment wherein all students feel safe and listened to.
• Professionally record and report on meeting outcomes.
• Assist with the management and application of student IEB Accommodations.
• In so far as communicating trends and research, to contribute to the continuous professional development of our teaching team.
• Support the teaching of Life Orientation.
• Serve the community.
• Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, and standards of work.
• Consistently evaluate, reflect on and refine counselling practice.
• Continuously seek professional development.
• Respond to emails and telephone messages within 24 hours.
• Attend all occasions appropriate to the position.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head / Deputy Head of Student Support fairly determine.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• A passion for the role of school Counsellor – serving the health and wellbeing of others.
• Recognise and adhere to professional codes of conduct.
• Able to set clear expectations and stretch personal and team goals.
• Adaptable style that drives for high performance.
• Excellent preparation and planning.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skill.
• The ability to engage with teenagers and develop trusting relationships.
• The ability to contribute to a high performing team.
• Confidence with use of ICT in recording session notes.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a counselling role, preferably with children.
• Appropriate legal right to work in a South African school.
• Appropriate professional qualification and accreditation (for example, with the HPCSA) SACE accreditation (preferred).
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