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Internship Duration: 12 months (Starting 2 January 2026)
Location: Pretoria West Campus, Directorate of Student Development and Support (SDS)
Reference: Ref: 25/172
Closing Date: 20 October 2025
About the Internship:
TUT is inviting South African unemployed graduates who are currently registered MA Counselling Psychology students to apply. There are 4 internship vacancies. Interns will provide student counselling services, support psycho-educational initiatives, and gain supervised practical experience in line with HPCSA requirements. Shortlisted candidates may be required to present and/or undergo competency testing.
Minimum Requirements:
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Currently registered as an MA Counselling Psychology student at a recognised university
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South African citizen
Personal Competencies:
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Strong communication, counselling, mentoring, and guidance skills
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Ability to work individually and in teams
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Time and stress management skills; ability to prioritise and work independently
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Teamwork, initiative, creativity, and innovation
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Effective presentation, lecturing, and facilitation skills
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Adherence to professional code of ethics and confidentiality
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide professional counselling services to TUT students
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Support students’ academic and personal development
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Participate in psycho-educational programmes, presentations, and training
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Offer individual and group counselling to children at a local children’s home
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Meet administrative requirements within SDS
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Contribute to effective team functioning
How to Apply:
Email your application to: Ms. Lindokuhle Nkosi – nkosil1@tut.ac.za
Submit the following (recently certified where indicated):
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Certified copy of ID
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Reference letter from current lecturer/supervisor
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All relevant HPCSA registration documents (certified)
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Certified academic record
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Standardised TUT application form (available from the university intranet)
Important Notes:
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Failure to include the standardised application form and certified documents will disqualify your application
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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The university reserves the right not to make an appointment
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Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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