Counsellor Grade 1

Centre

REQUIREMENTS: A Four-year B-Psych degree/ Honours degree in Psychology/ Honours degree

in Industrial Psychology. Experience: **GradeI:**0 years' experience, **GradeII:**8 years' experience, Grade III: 16 years' experience. Registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered counsellor (Independent practice) or Psychometrist (Independent practice). Knowledge: International Labour Organisation, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Public Service Act, Skills Development Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Health Professions Act, Employment Equity Act, COIDA and POPI Act. Skills: Planning and organising, Communication, Computer, Analytical, Presentation, Interpersonal, Report writing, Leadership and Networking.

DUTIES: Provide technical support to labour centres for the delivery of Employment

Counselling services. Manage the referral of work seekers to relevant Employment Services and active Labour Market interventions. Co-ordinate the dissemination of Employment and Career information to Labour Centres. Establish and manage relationships between Employment Counsellors and relevant organisations. Co-ordinate the administration of Psychometric Assessment. Supervise Administrative Personnel.

ENQUIRIES: Ms N Litheko Tel No: (018) 387 8195

APPLICATIONS: Email: Jobs-NW@labour.gov.za

NOTE: EE target- Priority will be given to African Male, Coloured Male, Indian Male, Indian Female, White Male, White Female.

APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X2040, Mmabatho, 2735 or

hand deliver at Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho.

FOR****ATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management

CLOSING****DATE: 11 September 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

NOTE: All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and

CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F" must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. The application will not be taken into consideration if all requested required documents are not submitted. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)