Closing Date: 10 November 2025
Location: 534 Wargrave Road, Henley on Klip, Meyerton, 1961, South Africa
Company: Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG)
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Job Profile
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Start Date: 01 January 2026
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Department: Psychology
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Reports To: Head of Student Affairs
Organisational Description
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) is a premier residential boarding school in Meyerton, Gauteng, committed to developing dynamic women leaders. With over 300 students from Grades 8 to 12, the Academy offers a holistic education and writes the Independent Examination Board (IEB) NSC examinations.
Applications must be submitted via PNet and include:
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Cover letter
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CV with three contactable references
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Copy of highest qualification(s)
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Copy of ID
No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
If you do not hear from us by 10 December 2025, consider your application unsuccessful.
OWLAG is a proud ISASA member and an equal opportunity employer, committed to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Minimum Academic Requirements and Experience
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Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology
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Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
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Up-to-date CPD portfolio
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Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Educational Psychologist
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Minimum 3 years’ management or leadership experience
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Experience working with vulnerable or trauma-affected youth
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Experience in promoting academic, psychological, and social development
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Experience in multi-disciplinary teams
Main Purpose of the Job
To lead, manage, and oversee the Psychology Unit’s daily operations and strategic direction in alignment with the Academy’s vision. The incumbent will deliver high-quality psychological services, supervise departmental operations, implement evidence-based interventions, and foster collaboration with key stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
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Departmental strategy and oversight
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SOPs, policy and budget management
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Board reporting and compliance
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Monitoring service impact and continuous improvement
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Crisis response and trauma-informed care integration
Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude
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Advanced knowledge in educational and developmental psychology
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Expertise in trauma-informed care and crisis management
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Strategic and operational planning experience
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Strong budgeting, reporting, and administrative skills
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Team leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
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Culturally sensitive and inclusive practice
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Highly organized, solution-oriented, and detail-focused
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Excellent verbal and written communication
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High emotional intelligence and professional integrity
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Commitment to OWLAG’s values:
Respect, Honour, Compassion, Service, Responsibility, Accountability
How to Apply
Submit your application via PNet.
Further information is available at: www.owlag.co.za