Psychologist

NMU; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University is seeking a psychologist (Counselling/Clinical/Educational) to deliver professional student counselling, career and development services within the Emthonjeni Student Wellness framework.

The role focuses on academic, psychosocial wellbeing and campus accessibility, requiring HPCSA registration and at least two years of relevant experience. Candidates should be committed to equity and campus wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Psychology
• Registration as Psychologist (Counselling, Clinical or Educational) with HPCSA
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in relevant practice

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional psychological counselling service to Nelson Mandela University students, linked to academic, career and psychosocial wellbeing.
• Contribute to a supportive organisational environment through a professional service to university stakeholders.
• Increase accessibility to Emthonjeni Student Wellness services via resource development, consultation, training, community interventions, and media communication

Skills

Counselling skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research skills

Teamwork

Integrity

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