Psychologist

PSYCHOLOGIST

Nature of contract: 3 years Fixed Term Contract (Council Appointment)

Salary: R per annum (Salary Level 10) plus 37% paid in lieu of benefits

Centre: Central Office

Ref: TNC/CO/23-04/1

• Senior Certificate plus an Honours Degree in Education Psychology or recognised equivalent.
• Master's Degree will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years' experience as a practising psychologist.
• Registration with HPCSA as a registered Educational Psychologist.
• Good computer skills and a valid driver's license are required.
• Incumbent must be willing to travel, work irregular hours and be committed to meet deadlines within tight timeframes.
• Added advantage: experience in intern supervision; exposure in working with families or adults in education to support learning; and experience of working within the post-school education and training sector.

• Professional psychological skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles as stipulated by the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
• Knowledge of applying Psychology in practice.
• Knowledge and experience of administration of psychometric assessment instruments.
• Experience in providing student support workshops and webinars.
• Knowledge of online assessment tools or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and trauma debriefing.
• Client/student service oriented.
• Therapeutic and counselling skills.
• Good communication, presentation and report writing skills.
• Understanding of ethical principles related to psycho-educational work.

Provide psycho-educational support and counselling to both students and staff at the college.

Provide individual, family and group intervention (e.g., therapy) to support learning and development and address difficulties using a variety of psychological and educational approaches and techniques.

Conduct psycho-education workshops (small and large groups) for students, divisions/units and campuses.

Develop individualized educational plans to support interventions.

Provide crisis interventions and trauma debriefing.

Participate in academic support and psycho-social projects as required by the college.

Collect and analyse data to inform interventions to promote student success.

Establish a college gender desk to support various forms of abuse and hate crimes that occur in the teaching and learning space.

Take overall responsibility for professional administrative functions.

Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. People with disability are encouraged to apply.

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