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SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE (SAPS)
 
Psychologist/Psychometrist/Registered Counsellor
Remuneration Level: R295 905 per annum
LOCATION: Employee Health and Wellness: Psychological Services, Beaufort West, Western Cape
REFERENCES: WC 04/01/2020
LOCATION: Employee Health and Wellness: Psychological Services, Cape Town District, Blue Downs Area, Western Cape
REFERENCES: WC 05/01/2020
LOCATION: Employee Health and Wellness: Psychological Services, Winelands District, Western Cape
REFERENCES: WC 06/01/2020
 
 
Generic Requirements:
 Applicants must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post;
 be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and an applicable three year Diploma / Degree registered on the National Learner Record Database on at least a NQF level 6 or higher;
 be (proficient) in at least two official languages, of which one must be English;
 Must be a SA citizen.
 Must have no previous convictions or cases pending;
 Computer Literacy;
 Interpersonal, communication and organizational skills;
 Analytical, self-management and problem solving skills;
 Report Writing, presentation, development skills, counselling and networking skills;
 Be in possession of at least a valid light driver’s license;
 Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification;
 Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage.
 
 
Additional Requirements:
 Relevant Honours/Master’s degree in Psychology;
 Registered at the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Registered Counsellor or Psychometrist or Psychologist and submit proof [certified copy] of valid registration for the financial year 2020/2021;
 Experience in the field of the post as a Registered Counsellor / Psychometrist will be an added advantage.
 
Core Responsibilities:
 Rendering of psychologically-related interventions: (e.g. Counselling, Psychotherapy, Trauma & Suicide);
 Ensure the rendering of a professional, integrated service by Employee
Health and Wellness to SAPS employees;
 Improve the mental well-being of members by providing psychological, emotional, personal and work- interventions;
 Work in a multi-disciplinary Employee Health and Wellness Team;
 Assist in Psychometric testing;
 Assist in conducting organizational diagnosis and team building initiatives;
 Offer supervisory services to other psychology professionals;
 Management of projects and mental health related initiatives;
 Marketing of Psychological services;
 Assist with the facilitation of Assessment Centers;
 Management of human, physical and financial resources;
 Assist in the development of Organizational Norms, Standards and Procedures;
 Willingness to travel;
 Willingness to work long hours.
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General:
• Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website: http://www.saps.gov.za/careers) will be accepted. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application.
• The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form.
• Copies of an applicant’s ID, Senior Certificate and all educational qualifications obtained, service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, proof of relevant experience in the field of the post and motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Due to lockdown restriction on movement, uncertified documents will be accepted during this period of advert.
• Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification checking with the relevant institutions. The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks.
• Appointments will be made in terms of the Police Service Act, 1995 (Act 68 of 1995) as applicable to the post environment.
• Applications must be mailed timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
 
• The closing date for applications is: 2020-08-03.
 
• If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him/her to undergo a personal interview as well as a practical assessment.
• Reference checking will be conducted on all short listed applicants.
• Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain identified posts, will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment to that post.
• All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
• Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
• Complete application forms can be hand-delivered or posted to: The Recruitment Centre, Customs House Building, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town, 8000, or emailed to wcrecruitadmin@saps.gov.za
 Enquiries can be directed to The Recruitment Centre SAPS: at (021) 409 6594 / 6588 / 6585 / 6591/ 6592 / 6593 / 6584
 
SAPS WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.