Psychologist I - 12 month contract

Rhodes University; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 424,000 - 570,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhodes University invites suitably qualified candidates to join the Student Services and Development Department as Psychologist I (Grade 11) on a 12-month contract. The role provides comprehensive career and counselling services to students and prospective students.

The Requirements include a Masters in Counselling Psychology with active HPCSA registration and at least one year of internship; experience with adolescents, career guidance, and psychometric services.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in counselling psychology and active HPCSA registration.
• Internship of at least one year.
• Experience with adolescents and career guidance (one-on-one and group counselling).
• Experience with secondary school learners and tertiary-level students is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive career and counselling services to students and prospective students.
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions and psychometric assessments as required.
• Collaborate with departments to support student development and well-being.

Skills

Counselling

Adolescents

Career guidance

Group counselling

Educational outreach

Education

Masters in Counselling Psychology

HPCSA registration

Job description

Psychologist I (Grade 11) - 12-month contract

Student Services and Development Department

The Student Services and Development Departmentinvites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives

To provide comprehensive Career and Counselling Services to students and prospective students.

The Requirements

• A qualified and registered counselling psychologist (Masters’ degree) and having served an internship of at least one year. Active registration with HPCSA.
• Relevant experience includes:
• Any work with adolescents or individuals with respect to Career Guidance. The greater the diversity of this experience the better for example, experience in one-on-one counselling, group counselling, educational work and Psychometric Services.
• Experience in dealing with Secondary School Learners will be an advantage as well as any experience with students at a Tertiary level.

Remuneration per annum (Grade 11)

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R424 059

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R569 518

Closing Date: 20 November 2026

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

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.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes 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

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.