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Counsellor (2 posts) (Permanent position) - job post

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness
Western Cape
R741 102 a year - Permanent
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Job details

Pay

  • R741 102 a year

Job type

  • Permanent

Location

Western Cape

Full job description

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape


The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.


Counsellor (2 posts)

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: MHS370/2026

Klipfontein/Mitchells Plain Substructure Office, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services


Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

Providing preventative and developmental counselling services and interventions on all systems levels. Performing supportive psychological interventions to enhance mental well-being on an individual basis, group basis or at community level. Performing basic psychological screening aimed at overall generalized functioning enhancement. Provide counselling in conjunction with interdisciplinary/multi-sectoral support teams. Provide psychoeducation and mental health promotion. Report writing and providing feedback to clients/supervisor(s) on interventions. Provide supervision, mentoring and support to lay health workers. Attend regular clinical supervision. Form part of the sub-district and district mental health teams.


Inherent Requirements Of The Job:

Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel in the Sub-structure to consult clients, attend and conduct meetings and training sessions.


Experience

Grade1: None after registration with the health professions Council of South Africa as a Registered Counsellor. Grade 2: A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience after Registration with the HPCSA as Counsellor. Grade 3: A minimum of 16 years appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as Counsellor.


Note:

Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply.Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application forregistration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registrationfees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.” This concession isonly applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specificcategory with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registrationstatus)”. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/oral assessment.


Enquiries:

Mrs S Patel-Abrahams, tel. no. (021) 370-5008


Competencies:

Knowledge and/or experience in counselling, psychometric assessments and identification of mental health challenges. Ability to think strategically and analytically, as well as the ability to interpret and implement policies and guidelines. Work within your professional scope of practice and know when to refer for more specialized mental health interventions. Knowledge and experience in providing mentoring and supervision of other lay health workers. Computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).


Registration With A Professional Council:

Registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa as a Registered Counsellor.


Minimum Education Qualification:

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Registered Counsellor.




Remuneration:

Grade 1: R 741 102 per annum, Grade 2: R 844 128 per annum, Grade 3: R 953 094 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.


Starting Date:

6/12/2026 12:00:00 AM


NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

Closing date: 2026/06/29 17:00:00
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