About the Role
The Department of Employment and Labour is currently seeking a dedicated Counsellor Grade 1-3 to join its team in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is essential in providing technical support to labour centres, ensuring that employment counselling services are delivered effectively to the community. The Counsellor will play a vital part in managing referrals of job seekers to relevant employment services and active labour market interventions, fostering a pathway to employment for many individuals in the region. By coordinating the dissemination of employment and career information, this position not only aids individuals in finding jobs but also strengthens the local economy and promotes a culture of work readiness.
This role matters significantly to the public service as it helps bridge the gap between job seekers and available opportunities, making a meaningful impact on the lives of many South Africans. The Counsellor will also establish and maintain relationships with various organisations, ensuring that employment counsellors have the resources and support they need to assist their clients effectively.
About the Department
The Department of Employment and Labour is committed to promoting job creation, enhancing labour market efficiency, and ensuring that all South Africans have access to fair employment opportunities. With a mission to oversee and regulate the country’s labour environment, the department plays a crucial role in shaping a workforce that is skilled, competitive, and inclusive. Working here means contributing to the broader goals of social justice and economic empowerment, making a tangible difference in the community.
What You’ll Do
- Provide technical support to labour centres to enhance employment counselling services.
- Manage the referral process of job seekers to relevant employment services and interventions.
- Coordinate the dissemination of vital employment and career information to labour centres.
- Establish and manage relationships between employment counsellors and external organisations.
- Oversee the administration of psychometric assessments.
- Supervise administrative personnel to ensure efficient operations.
What You’ll Need
- A four-year B-Psych degree, Honours degree in Psychology, or Honours degree in Industrial Psychology.
- For Grade 1: 0 years’ experience; Grade 2: 8 years’ experience; Grade 3: 16 years’ experience.
- Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Psychometrist or Registered Counsellor (Independent practice).
- A valid driver’s licence is required.
- Knowledge of key legislation, including the International Labour Organisation, Public Service Act, and Employment Equity Act.
- Strong skills in planning, communication, computer use, analytical thinking, presentation, interpersonal relations, report writing, leadership, and networking.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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Requirements
A four-year B-Psych degree/ Honours degree in Psychology/ Honours degree in Industrial Psychology.Experience: Grade 1: 0 years’ experience, Grade 2: 8 years’ experience, Grade 3: 16 years’ experience.
Registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Psychometrist/ Registered Counsellor (Independent practice), Valid driver’s licence.
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.
Job 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.
