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A job opportunity

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.
 
Registered Counsellor: Grade 1 to 3
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: OD34/2023
  Cape Agulhas Sub-district Office, Overberg District
 
Requirements Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a 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 for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Counsellor. Grade 2: A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience as a Counsellor after registration with Health Professional Council (HPCSA) as a Counsellor. Grade 3: A minimum of 16 years appropriate experience as a Counsellor after registration with Health Professional Council (HPCSA) as a Counsellor.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
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). Knowledge and application of regulations, policies and procedures relevant to health programs. Able to work independently and in a team. Good presentation skills and the ability to conduct meetings and training. Good intra- and interpersonal skills aimed at professional relational development, maintenance of good professional relations and effective conflict resolution. Adaptable and innovative in a high-pressured environment. Conceptualization skills as appropriate for individual and group evidence-based intervention, identification and application. Ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural and inclusive environment.
 
Enquiries:
Ms D Liedeman-Prosch, tel. no. (028) 514-8400
 
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 psycho-education and mental health promotion. Report writing and providing feedback to clients/supervisor(s) on interventions. Provide supervision, mentoring and support to lay health workers. Upskilling of mental health workers and other stakeholders as indicated. Attend regular clinical supervision. Form part of the sub-district and district mental health teams.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Counsellor.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid driver’s licence. Willingness to travel in the sub-district to consult clients, attend and conduct meetings and training sessions. Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 645 129 - R 713 835 per annum, Grade 2: R 734 811 - R 813 369 per annum, Grade 3: R 829 668 - R 918 630 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs). A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
9/1/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
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.
  • 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. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 9/22/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
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