Student Counsellor M000323
Listing reference: nwu_001718
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 26 May 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
DIVISION: STUDENT LIFE
DEPARTMENT: STUDENT COUNSELLING AND DEVELOPMENT
VACANCY: STUDENT COUNSELLOR
POSITION NUMBER: M000323
PEROMNES: P8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Rendering psychological support to students.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Individual service to students
- Crisis management- attend to during and post hours crises, working in coalition with the Campus Health Care Centre and the Protection Services.
- Screening and identification of mental health challenges.
- Containment of presenting difficulties.
- Provide preventative developmental counseling services and interventions.
- Provide academic support.
- Psycho-education and training.
Workshops and Outreaches
- Develop, implement and evaluate workshops aimed at addressing psychological stressor trends noted in presenting problems of students.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and student structures to conduct outreaches aimed at emphasising awareness of the Counselling Centre as well as preventative developmental interventions.
Client administration
- Record of sessional process notes, as required by the HPCSA.
- Competency in report writing for internal and external stakeholders.
Personal Development
- Adhere to annual CPD requirements as mandated by the HPCSA.
Minimum requirements
- An Honour’s degree in Psychology (NQF level 8) or the equivalent thereof with specialisation in counselling, crisis management, trauma debriefing and academic support.
- Must be accredited and professionally registered with the HPCSA as a Counsellor.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience as a Student Counsellor within the Higher Education sector.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- Professional membership with SAADCHE.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience in an independent practice.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of student life/ affairs – its challenges and achievements.
- Knowledge of a multi-cultural environment.
- Sound understanding of ethical professional conduct.
- Project Management and Organisational Experience- develops project plans; co-ordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget.
- Change Management- develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; build commitment and overcomes resistance; monitors transition and evaluates results.
- Report writing- monitoring and evaluation skills.
- Strong computer skills with three years’ experience in Microsoft Office, or similar.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Problem Solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skilfully; develops alternate solutions.
- Oral Communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in a positive or negative situations; demonstrates group presentation skills.
- Team work- contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; recognises accomplishments of other team members.
- Written Communication- develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; monitors transition and evaluates results.
- Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
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 REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Lerato Wana, Tel No: 018 389-2860
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Hawa Joosub, Tel No: 018 389-9015
CLOSING DATE: 26 May 2023
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
