POST:              EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGIST

SALARY:         R811 560 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive Remuneration Package)

DURATION:     3 years Fixed Term Contract (Council Appointment)

CENTRE:         Central Office

Ref:                  TNC/CO/24 – 01/8

Requirements: Senior Certificate plus a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology or recognised equivalent qualification. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Education Psychologist. At least 3 years’ experience as a practicing psychologist. Good computer skills and a valid driver’s license.. Willingness to travel, work irregular hours and be committed to meeting deadlines within tight timeframes.

Added advantage - experience in intern supervision; exposure in working with families or adults in education to support learning; and experience of working within the post-school education and training sector.

Competencies, Abilities and Skills: Professional psychological skills. Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles as stipulated by the HPCSA . Knowledge of applying Psychology in practice. Knowledge and experience of administration of psychometric assessment instruments. Experience in providing student support workshops and webinars. Knowledge of online assessment tools or willingness to learn. Knowledge of crisis intervention and trauma debriefing. Client/student service oriented. Therapeutic and counselling skills. Good communication, presentation and report writing skills. Understanding of ethical principles related to psycho-educational work. 

Duties: Provide psycho-educational support and counselling to both students and staff at the college. Provide individual, family and group intervention (e.g., therapy) to support learning and development and address difficulties using a variety of psychological and educational approaches and techniques. Conduct psycho-education workshops (small and large groups) for students, divisions / units, and campuses. Develop individualised educational plans to support interventions. Provide crisis interventions and trauma debriefing. Participate in academic support and psycho-social projects as required by the college. Collect and analyse data to inform interventions to promote student success. Establish a college gender desk to support various forms of abuse and hate crimes that occur in the teaching and learning space.  Take overall responsibility for professional administrative functions. Supervise the inter social workers. Conduct campus visits. Compile and submit monthly reports. Develop management plans. Assist in academic support across all delivery sites.

Tshwane North TVET College for Technical and Vocational Education and Training would like to invite suitably qualified, innovative, result-orientated and self-driven candidates to apply for the vacant positions at the respective Central Office. You are further referred to the college website (www.tnc.edu.za) for comprehensive Job Specifications for your attention.     

APPLICATIONS: Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 which must be fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit Certified copies of qualifications including academic records, driver’s license, and identity documents. Please take note that communication in relation to the process will be limited to the short-listed candidates. If you have not received any correspondence within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Forward your application/s to: recruitment@tnc.edu.za NO faxed, posted or hand delivered applications will be accepted. All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense. The college reserves the right not to appoint.

The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

CLOSING DATE: 28 January 2024 at 12:00

ENQUIRIES: Should you have enquiries or experience problems in submitting your application, please contact the HR Recruitment    012-401 1927/ 1940.