PSYCHOLOGISTSX3

Recruiter:

University of Fort Hare

Job Ref:

EC000692/FM

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Location:

Eastern Cape , South Africa

SUMMARY:

STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION: STUDENT COUNSELLING UNIT

TWO PSYCHOLOGISTS - ALICE CAMPUS

ONE PSYCHOLOGIST - EAST LONDON CAMPUS

The University of Fort Hare is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African university, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community.

The University seeks to appoint three Psychologists on a one-year fixed-term contract.

POSITION INFO:

Purpose

To enhance student wellbeing and thereby contribute to retention and throughput by providing holistic and agile therapeutic and mental health services, to ensure students achieve optimal well-being and academic success.
To contribute to the enhancement of the student experience and university life for students, in line with the University of Fort Hare strategic priorities and objectives.
To contribute to the development of graduates attributed through the provision of graduate training programmes and supervision of intern psychologists.

Minimum Requirements and Competencies:

Master’s degree in Counselling or Clinical psychology
3 years’ work experience as a registered Counselling or Clinical Psychologist
1 year experience working in Higher Education Sector
Drivers license
Knowledge of and compliance with HPCSA regulations and Ethical guidelines
Communication and Interpersonal skills
Psychotherapeutic and diagnostic skills
Crisis Management skills
Student mental health and wellbeing
Training, facilitation and coordination
Project management skills
Supervision skills
Problem Solving/Decision-making/Analytical thinking
Planning & organization / time management

Responsibilities

Provision of Individual Psychotherapy and counselling to UFH students
Individual and Group interventions (Residence Talk programme)
Provision of trauma debriefing and crisis interventions in response to traumatic incidents and emergencies.
Provision of individual or group supervision to intern psychologists
Supervision of Intern Psychologists’ Community interventions
Monitoring and evaluating Intern Psychologists
Training for Student cohorts e.g. Wellness Leaders and Mentors, Social Work
Submit monthly progress and statistics reports
Multicampus provision of mental health and wellness programmes

Closing Date: 1 June 2025

To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

Visit the Website ufh.ac.za/jobs and apply online.

1. Applications must be accompanied by:

a)A recent and comprehensive curriculum vitae
b) A Covering Letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements of the advertised position/s
c) A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form
d) Copies of the applicants’ qualifications.

2. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.

3. No faxed, emailed or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.

4. Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

5. Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application/s being disqualified.

Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only.

Queries can be directed to Ms. Fungai Matumba on and .

The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.

niversity of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.

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