MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
Grade 12 / NCV Level 4 Certificate plus an undergraduate BA Degree (NQF 7) in Psychology/ Social Science, equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA or associate degree in Counselling. A minimum of 2 - 3 years professional counselling experience, preferably in an educational field. Experience with counselling, principles, techniques, and practices as applied to students' problems and developmental needs.
DUTIES :
Provide career guidance and testing of prospective students (in collaboration with the registration unit). Provide academic and individual counselling sessions to students. Coordinate and provide career exhibition services. Implement programme to coach, mentor, and develop student job readiness. Teaches a variety of skills including social skills, study skills, and test - taking skills. Listening to students' academic, emotional, social, personal, and behavioural concerns in an open and non - judgemental way.
Working directly with students to develop solutions and set achievable goals. Assisting with conflict mediation and resolution between students, students and lecturers, or parents and lecturers to ensure students' goals are not disrupted. Providing o ne - on - one career guidance and skills assessment to assist with career development. Helping students to prepare for admissions applications and tests.
Providing students with materials related to career of their choice or career counselling to suit their skills. Developing, monitoring, and assisting with counselling programs.