Student Wellness & Engagement Specialist

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Pretoria

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 540,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

A prestigious higher education institution in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Student Wellness Specialist to strengthen its student support services. You will provide individual counselling, run life skills workshops, and develop awareness campaigns while coordinating community engagement and CSI activities.

The role requires a postgraduate qualification in counselling or social work, SACSSP/HPCSA registration, trauma counselling experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma or Bachelors Honours in Counselling Psychology or Social Work.
Registration as SACSSP social worker or HPCSA counsellor.
Trauma counselling experience.
Community engagement experience.
Valid driver's license and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

Provide individual counselling to students and assess referrals for secondary counselling.
Offer coping techniques and life skills to students.
Develop and deliver Life Skills workshops addressing student wellbeing.
Plan and run awareness campaigns on social and emotional issues with guest speakers.
Coordinate community engagement and outreach programmes with campus teams.
Manage budgets, records and reporting for Student Wellness activities.

Skills

Trauma counselling experience

Community engagement experience

Education

Postgraduate Diploma / Bachelor Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Counselling Psychology or Social Work

Job description

The role requires a postgraduate qualification in counselling or social work, SACSSP/HPCSA registration, trauma counselling experience, and a valid driver’s license.

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