Psychologist (M000897)
Listing reference: nwu_004545
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 4 August 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
DIVISION: NWU DVC: STUDENT LIFE, TRANSFORMATION, PEOPLE AND CULTURE
DEPARTMENT: STUDENT COUNSELLING AND DEVELOPMENT
POSITION NUMBER: M000897
POSITION: PSYCHOLOGIST
PEROMNES GRADE: P8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Rendering psychological support to students.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Therapeutic Service Delivery (Counselling and Psychotherapy):
- Conduct counselling and psychotherapy with the Mahikeng campus students on individual and group basis including online and in-person.
- Cooperation and liaison with various multi-professional service providers on campus.
2. Crisis-Intervention:
- Render crisis intervention and short-term trauma intervention during and after office hours, according to a set schedule to Mahikeng Campus students.
3. Peer Helper Program:
- Coordinate residential peer-helpers within peer-helper program.
- Coordination includes selection, training, development, supervision, and oversight of the peer helpers, as well as liaison with relevant stakeholders.
4. Intervention / project development and / or service delivery:
- Development and / or service delivery of various interventions/ projects as required e.g., substance abuse program, concessions, SJS, community, etc.
5. Psycho-Education Interventions:
- Development and presentation of pro-active workshops and psycho-educative interventions.
6. Psychometric Assessments:
- Conduct online psychometric assessment and offer feedback at SCD when required.
- Assist with selection procedures (assessments, report compilation, panel interviews, etc.) when required.
7. Support:
- Offer support to SCD staff members, projects and portfolios as requested.
8. Professional Development:
- Adhere to HPCSA required continued professional development regulations.
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
- Must have an active and valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), as a clinical of counselling psychologist.
- A minimum of one (1) year proven experience in psychotherapy and counselling – as primary therapist including supervised internship.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in various trauma interventions and approaches.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in development and presentation of psycho-education interventions.
ADDED ADVANTAGES/ RECOMMENDATIONS:
- A minimum of one (1) year proven experience in the coordination of a peer mentoring (lay counsellor) or similar programme.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in psychometric evaluations and feedback.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):
- Computer Literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
- Knowledgeable in use of social media and online/cloud platforms
- Knowledge about psychological development, requirements and interventions in young adults or students
- Appropriate knowledge in psychology, trauma/crisis intervention and other therapeutic techniques
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Have the ability in making, communicating, and recording professional decisions.
- Have good administration and report writing skills
- Be proficient in telephonic, online and in-person communication.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Lerato Wana, Tel: 018 389 2860
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Tsholofelo Selomane, Tel: 018 389 2047
CLOSING DATE: 04 August 2026
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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