School Counsellors | Full-Time And Part-Time Positions

Neptune; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinelands High School invites applications for two school counsellors to join the Counselling Department from January 2027. One full-time and one part-time role.

Applicants must have suitable counselling qualifications and be registered professionals. Preference given to candidates with school counselling experience. Appointment subject to safeguarding checks and references.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have relevant counselling qualifications and professional registration.
• Experience in school or community counselling is preferred.
• Applicants without relevant employment experience will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to students.
• Collaborate with grade heads, tutors, teachers and families.
• Work with the Counselling Department to promote student wellbeing and resilience.

Skills

Counselling

Education

Counselling qualification

Job description

At Pinelands High School, supporting our students’ wellbeing is at the heart of what we do. As our Student Wellbeing Team grows, we’re looking for two passionate and committed Counsellors to join our Counselling Department in January 2027 — one in a full-time role and one in a part-time role.

Help young people feel supported, build resilience and thrive.

Pinelands High School is a diverse, progressive public high school committed to excellence in a caring and disciplined environment. We seek suitably qualified school counsellors who combine professional expertise with warmth, sound judgement and a commitment to the well-being and holistic development of adolescents.

The successful candidates will join our Counselling Department, working closely with our existing school counsellor, grade heads, tutors, teachers, school management and families to provide accessible, compassionate and effective psychosocial support.

Commencement date: 6 January 2027

Closing date: 10 November 2026

Applicants without relevant employment experience will not be considered.

Appointment will be subject to verification of qualifications, professional registration, references and appropriate safeguarding checks.

Pinelands High School is committed to fair employment practices and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The school reserves the right not to make an appointment.