Counselling Psychology Internship (TB00326)

Listing reference: nwu_004437
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 26 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES - CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE | POSITION NUMBER: TB00326 | VACANCY: COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP | PEROMNES GRADE: T99 | EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT
Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The appointment intern psychologist will contribute to the clinical practice within the CHHP and complete an internship as required by the HPCSA under supervision of permanent counselling psychologists.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Psychological assessment of children, adolescents and adults.
  • Counselling Psychotherapy of children, adolescents and adults.
  • Psychoeducation/ community work.
  • Workshop presentation and content development.
  • Ethical and professional conduct.
  • Other professional activities.

Minimum requirements

  • A master’s degree (MA/MSc) in Counselling Psychology (NQF level 9).
  • A minimum of one (1) year counselling skills experience at Counselling Psychology Master’s level.
  • Registration with HPCSA as an Intern Counselling Psychologist  

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Psychological assessment of clients using HPCSA recognized psychometric instruments.
  • Ability to conduct case presentations and multi-disciplinary groups discussions.
  • Attendance of individual and group supervision on a weekly basis.
  • Client or case relevant research (i.e. diagnostic or therapeutic information) and theoretical conceptualization.
  • Administrative responsibilities.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
  • The ability to work well independently and also in a team.
  • Referent letter from Supervisor is essential when applying.  

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: Dr Monique de Klerk on 018 299 1737              

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:  Ms Janine da Gama on 016 910 3451

CLOSING DATE: 26 June 2026

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: January 2027

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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