POST: Psychologist / Registered Counsellor / Psychometrist (Warrant Officer)
LOCATION: Employee Health and Wellness: Modimolle, Limpopo
LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: (Band B1) R351 570 per annum
REFERENCES: LIM 01/12/2024 (1 post)
Generic Requirements:
- The applicant must demonstrate competence in the functions specific to the post.
- Must hold a Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
- Proficiency in at least two official languages, one of which must be English.
- Must be a South African citizen.
- No criminal record or pending criminal/departmental cases.
- Must possess computer literacy.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Analytical, self-management, and problem-solving abilities.
- Skilled in report writing, presentations, and development.
- Must hold a valid light driver’s license.
- Applicants will undergo a vetting process, including security screening and fingerprint verification.
- Willingness to travel extensively.
- Relevant qualifications or courses in the field of the post will be advantageous.
- Must not have visible tattoos while wearing SAPS uniform.
- The successful candidate must be prepared to travel and attend required courses.
Additional Requirements:
- Applicants must possess a 4-year Honors/Master’s degree in Psychology, accredited by SAQA on NQF Level 7 or higher.
- Proof of academic qualifications from a recognized institution (SAQA accredited).
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Registered Counsellor, Psychometrist, or Psychologist, and must provide proof of valid registration for 2024/2025.
- Experience in the field of the post as a Registered Counsellor/Psychometrist will be an advantage.
Core Functions:
- Provide psychological interventions, including counseling, psychotherapy, trauma support, and suicide prevention.
- Ensure professional, integrated Employee Health and Wellness services for SAPS employees.
- Improve the mental well-being of members through psychological, emotional, personal, and work-related interventions.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary Employee Health and Wellness team.
- Assist with psychometric testing.
- Contribute to organizational diagnosis and team-building initiatives.
- Manage mental health-related projects and initiatives.
- Promote psychological services within SAPS.
- Support the facilitation of Assessment Centers.
- Manage human, physical, and financial resources.
- Assist in developing organizational norms, standards, and procedures.
- Willingness to travel and work long hours.
General Information:
- Closing date for applications: 31 January 2025.
- Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website and at SAPS recruitment offices) will be accepted. The previous Z83 form is no longer accepted.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Ensure that the post particulars and reference number are accurately specified on the application form.
- A comprehensive CV, certified copies of ID, driver’s license (if applicable), educational qualifications, academic records, and service certificates from previous employers must be submitted with the application form.
- Original documents of shortlisted candidates will be requested during the selection process.
- Qualifications and driver’s licenses will be verified with relevant institutions.
- Residential addresses and reference checks will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.
- Fingerprint screening will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.
- Shortlisted candidates for certain posts will be subjected to vetting in accordance with the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007, and the Children’s Act, 2005. Disqualification applies to candidates appearing in the National Register of Sex Offenders or the Child Protection Register.
- Applicants must disclose if they are respondents in any protection orders related to the Domestic Violence Act or Protection from Harassment Act, as this may lead to disqualification.
- As of 31 January 2015, all new appointments will require a buccal sample for forensic DNA profiling under the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, 2013.
- Applicants will undergo a medical assessment as prescribed by SAPS.
- New appointments will undergo a lateral entry program at a SAPS Academy and Training Centre.
- If shortlisted, candidates will undergo a personal interview and security clearance.
- Previous conviction records will result in disqualification.
- Appointments will be made in terms of the South African Police Service Act, 1995.
- Only successful candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- SAPS is not obligated to fill the post after advertising it.
Application Instructions:
- Applications can be hand-delivered or couriered to the following address:
Limpopo Province
Postal Address:
The Provincial Commissioner
South African Police Service
Recruitment Office
Private Bag X 9428
Polokwane, 0700
Physical Address:
Landbank Building
44 Schoeman Street
Polokwane
Contact Information:
Lt Col Kobe / PPO Manoko / PO Mphela / PO Kola
Phone: (015) 290 6094 / 6024 / 6026 / 6131
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Psychologist / Registered Counsellor / Psychometrist (Warrant Officer)
Location: Employee Health and Wellness, Roodepoort, Gauteng
Remuneration Level: (Band B1) R351,570 per annum
Reference Number: GP 6/12/24 (1 position available)
Minimum Requirements:
- Competency in the post-specific duties
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Proficiency in at least two official languages, one of which must be English
- South African citizenship
- No criminal record or pending legal/departmental cases
- Computer literacy
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Analytical, problem-solving, and self-management skills
- Report writing, presentation, and development skills
- Valid light driver’s license
- Willingness to undergo a vetting process, including security screening and fingerprint verification
- Ability to travel extensively
- Relevant courses in the field of the post may be advantageous
- No visible tattoos when wearing the SAPS uniform
- Willingness to travel and attend courses as required
Additional Requirements:
- Applicable 4-year Honors/Master’s degree in Psychology, accredited by SAQA at NQF Level 7 or higher
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Registered Counsellor, Psychometrist, or Psychologist; certified proof of valid registration for the financial year 2024/2025 must be submitted
- Experience as a Registered Counsellor / Psychometrist is advantageous
Core Functions:
- Providing psychological interventions such as counseling, psychotherapy, trauma, and suicide interventions
- Delivering integrated Employee Health and Wellness services to SAPS employees
- Enhancing the mental well-being of members through psychological, emotional, and work-related interventions
- Collaborating within a multi-disciplinary Employee Health and Wellness team
- Assisting with psychometric testing
- Supporting organizational diagnostics and team-building initiatives
- Managing mental health projects and initiatives
- Promoting psychological services
- Facilitating Assessment Centers
- Managing human, physical, and financial resources
- Assisting with the development of organizational norms, standards, and procedures
- Willingness to travel and work long hours
Application Instructions:
- The closing date for applications is 31 January 2025.
- Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website or at SAPS recruitment offices/Police Stations) will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be followed. The Z83 form will no longer be accepted.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Ensure the correct reference number is specified in the application form.
- Submit a comprehensive CV along with uncertified copies of the following:
- ID document
- Driver’s license (if required)
- Educational qualifications and academic records
- Service certificates from previous employers
- Originals of documents for short-listed candidates must be produced during the selection process.
- All qualifications and driver’s licenses will be verified.
- Applicants will undergo security screening, including fingerprint verification.
- Short-listed candidates will undergo vetting in accordance with relevant legislation, including the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act and the Children’s Act.
General Notes:
- The South African Police Service reserves the right not to fill the post after the advertisement.
- Applications can be delivered or couriered to any police station within the Gauteng Province.
- Only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- The SAPS is not obligated to fill this position.