Job Description

Psychologist III Part-Time (Grade 14)Division of Student Services and DevelopmentRecognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.The Department of Student Services and Development invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.Main Objectives
As a senior member of a team of psychologists and interns in the Counselling Centre, the primary purposes of this job are to provide comprehensive counselling and psychological support to students, provide advice to University staff members in managing students with psychological problems, assist the Manager of the Centre in the supervision and training of intern and qualified psychologists and to deputise for the Manager of the Centre when they are not available.The Requirements
Registration and compliant with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Counselling Psychologist with at least 5 year's relevant work experience over and above their internship. Individuals who have supervised interns will be at an advantage.Relevant experience includes: -

• Any work with adolescents or individuals in early adulthood. The greater the diversity of this experience the better for example, experience in one-on-one counselling, group counselling and educational work.
• Those individuals with specific experience of working with University students will also be at an advantage.

Application ProcessIt is essential that prospective candidates read the for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -

• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact 046 603 7266.Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting date to be confirmed.
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade 14):Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R302 571Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R413 446All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three-years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.Closing Date: 18th July 2024If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission. These values are:
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

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