Overview
The University of Cape Town is recruiting a permanent Student Development Officer in the Faculty of Humanities to provide psychosocial support, counselling, mental-health promotion and mentorship-programme management.
Full job description
The position is based in the Umthombo Centre for Student Success and combines brief assessments, counselling and psychoeducation with student-support groups, emergency referral, documentation, mentorship-programme management and office administration. UCT lists an annual remuneration package including benefits from ZAR 661,967 to ZAR 778,783.
Requirements & qualifications
Applicants need a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology, current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a registered practitioner, professional indemnity insurance or willingness to obtain it, and at least three years of post-qualifying experience in higher education or a related environment.
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Verification notes
Verified on the official UCT Jobs page on 20 August 2026. The page showed Apply now, requisition ID 1447, permanent Payclass 10 employment, published remuneration and a closing date of 28 August 2026. No closing time or visa-sponsorship information was stated.
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