POST: Counsellor / Psychometrist / Psychologist (Warrant Officer)
LOCATION: Employee Health and Wellness: Decentralised, Upington, Northern Cape
LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: (Band B1) R351 570 per annum
REFERENCES: NCEHW 2/12/2024 (1 post)
Generic Requirements:
- The applicant must demonstrate competence in the specific duties of the post.
- Must possess a Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
- Must be proficient in at least two official languages, including English.
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must have no criminal record or pending criminal/departmental cases.
- Computer literacy is required.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Must possess analytical, self-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be proficient in report writing, presentations, and development.
- Must hold at least a valid light driver’s license.
- Applicants will undergo a vetting process, including security screening and fingerprint verification.
- Must be willing to travel extensively.
- Relevant qualifications and courses related to the post are advantageous.
- Must not have visible tattoos when wearing SAPS uniform.
- Successful candidates must be willing to travel and attend courses as needed.
Additional Requirements:
- Applicants must hold an accredited Honors or Master’s degree in Psychology, at NQF Level 7 or higher.
- Provide proof of academic records from recognized (SAQA accredited) institutions.
- Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Registered Counsellor, Psychometrist, or Psychologist, and provide proof of valid registration for 2024/2025.
- Experience as a Registered Counsellor/Psychometrist is a plus.
Core Functions:
- Provide psychological interventions, including counseling, psychotherapy, trauma management, and suicide prevention.
- Deliver integrated Employee Health and Wellness services to SAPS employees.
- Promote the mental well-being of SAPS members through psychological, emotional, personal, and work interventions.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary Employee Health and Wellness team.
- Assist with psychometric testing, organizational diagnosis, and team-building initiatives.
- Manage projects and mental health-related initiatives.
- Market psychological services within the organization.
- Facilitate assessment centers.
- Manage human, physical, and financial resources.
- Assist in the development of organizational norms, standards, and procedures.
- Must be willing to travel and work extended hours.
General Information:
- The closing date for applications is 2025-01-31.
- Only official SAPS application forms (available at SAPS recruitment offices and on the website) will be accepted. Failure to follow the application instructions may result in rejection. The Z83 form will no longer be accepted.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- The reference number for the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
- Include a comprehensive CV and uncertified copies of the ID document, driver’s license (if applicable), all educational qualifications and academic records, and service certificates.
- Original documents must be available during the selection process.
- Qualifications and driver’s licenses will be verified with the relevant institutions.
- SAPS will verify applicants’ residential addresses and conduct reference checks on shortlisted candidates.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo fingerprint screening.
- Candidates applying for certain posts will undergo vetting in line with the Criminal Law (Sexual Offenses) and Children’s Acts.
- Disclose if you are involved in any protection orders under the Domestic Violence Act or Protection from Harassment Act.
- As per the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, all new appointments require a buccal sample for forensic DNA profiling.
- Applicants appointed under the Police Service Act will undergo medical assessments and mandatory training at a SAPS Academy.
- Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and undergo security clearance.
- Previous convictions will disqualify candidates.
- Appointments will be made per the South African Police Service Act.
- Only successful candidates will be contacted. If no communication is received within three months of the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful.
- SAPS reserves the right not to fill a post after it has been advertised.
Application Instructions:
- Submit application forms to: Northern Cape
Postal Address:
The Provincial Commissioner
South African Police Service
Recruitment Office
Private Bag X 5001
KIMBERLEY 8300
Contact Person: Lt Col Diamond / PPO R Syfers
Tel: (053) 839 2518 / 2813 / 3724
Physical Address for Hand Delivery:
Lewende Hawe Building
19 George Street, KIMBERLEY
(locked silver container at entrance)
Position: Counsellor / Psychometrist / Psychologist (Warrant Officer)
Location: Employee Health and Wellness: Decentralised, Calvinia, Northern Cape
Level of Remuneration: Band B1, R351,570 per annum
Reference: NCEHW 1/12/2024 (1 Post)
Generic Requirements:
- Demonstrated competence in the specific duties of the post.
- Possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
- Proficiency in at least two official languages, including English.
- South African citizenship is a requirement.
- No criminal record or pending criminal/departmental cases.
- Computer literacy is essential.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to demonstrate analytical, self-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in report writing, presentations, and development skills.
- A valid light driver’s license is required.
- Applicants will undergo a vetting process, including security screening and fingerprint verification.
- Willingness to travel extensively.
- Relevant courses or training in the field of the post may be advantageous.
- No visible tattoos when wearing SAPS uniform.
- Successful candidates must be willing to travel and attend required courses.
Additional Requirements:
- A relevant Honors or Master’s degree in Psychology, SAQA accredited at NQF Level 7 or higher.
- Proof of academic qualifications and records from a recognized (SAQA accredited) institution.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Registered Counsellor, Psychometrist, or Psychologist, with proof of valid registration for 2024/2025.
- Experience in the field as a Registered Counsellor/Psychometrist is an added advantage.
Core Functions:
- Provide psychological interventions, including counseling, psychotherapy, trauma management, and suicide prevention.
- Ensure the delivery of professional, integrated services through Employee Health and Wellness to SAPS employees.
- Enhance the mental well-being of SAPS members through psychological, emotional, personal, and work interventions.
- Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary Employee Health and Wellness team.
- Assist with psychometric testing and organizational diagnosis.
- Contribute to team-building initiatives.
- Manage projects and mental health-related initiatives.
- Market psychological services within SAPS.
- Facilitate assessment centers.
- Oversee human, physical, and financial resources management.
- Assist in developing organizational norms, standards, and procedures.
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
General Information:
- Closing date for applications: 2025-01-31
- Only official SAPS application forms (available on the SAPS website and at SAPS recruitment offices/Police Stations) will be accepted. Non-compliance with instructions may result in rejection.
- The Z83 form will no longer be accepted. Late applications will not be considered.
- The post reference number and post details must be correctly specified on the application form.
- A comprehensive CV and uncertified copies of an ID document, driver’s license (if required), qualifications and academic records, and previous employer service certificates must be submitted along with the application form.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original documentation.
- SAPS will verify qualifications and driver’s licenses with the relevant institutions.
- SAPS will verify the residential addresses and conduct reference checks for all shortlisted candidates.
- All shortlisted candidates will undergo fingerprint screening.
- Candidates shortlisted for posts identified under the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Amendment Act, 2007, and Children’s Act, 2005, will be vetted. Individuals appearing on the National Register of Sex Offenders or the Child Protection Register will be disqualified.
- Candidates must disclose if they are involved in a protection order under the Domestic Violence Act or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011.
- As per the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013, all new appointments will be required to provide a buccal (cheek) sample for forensic DNA profiling.
- Applicants appointed under the Police Service Act will undergo a medical assessment and lateral entry program at a SAPS Academy & Training Centre.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo a personal interview and security clearance.
- Persons with prior convictions are excluded.
- Appointments will be made under the South African Police Service Act, (Act 68 of 1995).
- Only successful candidates will be contacted. If no communication is received within three months of the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful.
- SAPS reserves the right not to fill the position after advertisement.
Application Instructions:
- Submit application forms to:
Northern Cape
Postal Address:
The Provincial Commissioner
South African Police Service
Recruitment Office
Private Bag X 5001
KIMBERLEY 8300
Contact Person: Lt Col Diamond / PPO R Syfers
Tel: (053) 839 2518 / 2813 / 3724
Physical Address for Hand Delivery:
Lewende Hawe Building, 19 George Street, KIMBERLEY
(locked silver container at entrance)
Information Application Form Download
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.