Intern: Counselling Psychologist

  • Department: Student Affairs

  • Location: University of Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng

  • Contract: Temporary | Part-time, one-year (2026)

  • Stipend: R126,000 per annum

  • Posts Available: 7

🎯 Job Purpose:

This internship offers supervised training for MA/MSc Counselling Psychology students. Interns will provide counselling, psychotherapeutic services, and participate in the development of academic support and wellness programmes. The role complies with HPCSA internship requirements.

🔍 Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual and group counselling to students/young adults

  • Support academic and emotional wellness through therapeutic services

  • Develop and deliver preventative/self-help programmes

  • Conduct career and academic testing, provide feedback

  • Engage in research and programme evaluation

  • Undergo weekly supervision and present cases

  • Participate in institutional activities and team collaboration

✅ Minimum Requirements:

  • Registered for MA/MSc Counselling Psychology at an accredited university

  • Completed first-year coursework

  • Registered as a Student Psychologist with HPCSA

  • Completed required first-year practical work

⭐ Preferred Experience (Advantages):

  • Experience in a mental health clinic

  • Familiarity with psychometric assessments

  • Report writing experience

  • Already registered as an Intern Counselling Psychologist with HPCSA

💡 Required Competencies:

  • Solid knowledge of:

    • Psychological interventions and psychometric tools

    • HPCSA’s ethical guidelines

    • Brief therapy and diagnostics

  • Personal attributes:

    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

    • Cultural sensitivity and professionalism

    • Crisis intervention ability

    • Effective planning and prioritisation

    • Team collaboration

  • Computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Email)

📎 Documents Required (ALL must be uploaded):

  1. Cover Letter (with short, narrative self-evaluation)

  2. Comprehensive CV

  3. Certified copy of registration as MA/MSc Counselling Psychology student

  4. Certified copy of registration as a Student Psychologist with HPCSA

  5. Certified copies of undergraduate qualifications

  6. Certified copies of academic transcripts

  7. Three referees’ contact details (email and phone)

🖥️ How to Apply:

Apply online via: www.up.ac.za
(Search for the post under Careers/Vacancies)

📅 Closing Date:

🗓️ 1 September 2025

  • Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

📞 Contact for Enquiries:

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