Student Counsellor X1
Listing reference: ukzn_000518
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 10 September 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The College of Law and Management Studies seeks to appoint a Student Counsellor on a permanent basis. The posts are based at the Westville and Howard College campuses with cross-site online support to all campuses. This post will report to the Manager: College Student Support Services.
Job description
- The incumbent will promote and facilitate the holistic development of students by optimizing student well-being and the learning environment through the provision of counselling and development services to students, thereby enhancing student retention and throughput
- The incumbent will conduct life skills workshops as well as psychological assessments and provide personal, academic and career counselling to students in the College
Minimum requirements
- Relevant Masters degree in Psychology (Counselling, Educational or Clinical)
- Current registration as an independent practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
- Minimum Two (2) years of relevant work experience (this may include the completed full time One (1) year Internship programme for Psychologists; and/or the completed full time One (1) year Community Service Programme for Clinical Psychologists)
- A valid Continuing Professional Development (CPD) compliance certificate
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 10 September 2025.
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form (application form-SUPPORT), which is available on the Vacancies page of the University website at www.ukzn.ac.za.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
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