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Councillor: Grade 1 to 3
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: OD15/2024
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Bredasdorp CDC, Cape Agulhas Sub-district
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| Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health professions Council of South Africa as a Registered Counsellor. |
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| Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Registered Counsellor. Grade 2: A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience as a Counsellor after registration with Health Professional Council (HPCSA) as Counsellor. Grade 3: A minimum of 16 years appropriate experience as a Councillor after registration with Health Professional Council (HPCSA) as Counsellor. |
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| 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 |
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| Mrs. D Liedeman-Prosch tel. no. (028) 514 8400 |
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| No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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). Candidates will be required to undergo a competency assessment. |
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| Provide preventative and developmental counselling services and interventions on all systems levels. Perform supportive psychological interventions to enhance mental well-being on an individual basis, group basis or at community level. Perform 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. 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. |
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| Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered Councillor. |
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| Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel in the sub-district to consult clients, attend and conduct meetings and training sessions |
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Remuneration:
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Grade 1: R 675 450- R 748 332 per annum, Grade 2: R 769 347- R 852 213 per annum, Grade 3: R 868 662- R 961 806 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.
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Starting Date:
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9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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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.
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Closing date: 10/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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