Psychologist

Mandela; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University seeks a qualified psychologist (Counselling/Clinical/Education) to provide心理 counselling services to students, supporting academic success and wellbeing.

The role involves professional counselling, collaboration with university stakeholders, and initiatives to improve access to Emthonjeni Student Wellness through community interventions and training.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Psychology.
• Registered psychologist with HPCSA (Counselling/Clinical/Education).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in counselling or related role.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional psychological counselling to students for academic, career and psychosocial wellbeing.
• Contribute to a supportive organisational environment through professional service to university stakeholders.
• Increase accessibility to Emthonjeni Student Wellness through outreach, training, and communications.

Skills

Counselling skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research skills

Teamwork

Education

Masters degree in Psychology

Job description

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:

• Masters 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.

Disclaimer:

No applicant would be accepted after the closing date (Friday, 09 October 2026).

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan