Location: Pretoria West Campus, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Company: Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Closing Date: 15.08.2025
Internship Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: 02.01.2026
Reference Number: 25/112
Directorate: Student Development and Support (SDS)
About the Counselling Psychology Internship (2026)
The Directorate of Student Development and Support (SDS) at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is offering four internship opportunities in Counselling Psychology. This internship provides practical and professional experience to students pursuing their MA in Counselling Psychology, helping them fulfil training requirements in line with HPCSA standards.
The 12-month full-time programme will offer exposure to:
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Individual and group counselling
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Psycho-educational programmes
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Community-based support services
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver professional counselling services to registered TUT students.
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Support students in developing academic and personal skills.
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Facilitate psycho-educative presentations, training, and workshops.
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Offer individual and group counselling to children at a local children’s home.
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Perform administrative tasks required by SDS.
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Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Minimum Requirements
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Must be currently registered for an MA in Counselling Psychology at a recognised university.
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Must be registered with the HPCSA as a student in Counselling Psychology.
Personal Competencies
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Strong interpersonal and group facilitation skills.
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Effective time and stress management.
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Sound counselling, mentoring, and guidance abilities.
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Independent and accountable with strong organisational skills.
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Creative, innovative, and professional.
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Adheres to confidentiality and ethical guidelines.
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Excellent presentation and communication skills.
How to Apply
Send the following documents via email to: malanl@tut.ac.za
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A comprehensive CV
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Certified copy of your South African ID
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Reference letter from a current lecturer or supervisor
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Certified academic record
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Certified HPCSA registration documents
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Completed TUT application form (available from the TUT intranet)
Contact for Enquiries
Lynne Malan
Email: malanl@tut.ac.za
Note:
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Incomplete applications or those without the required documents will be disqualified.
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If you do not receive feedback within a month after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
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TUT reserves the right not to make an appointment.