Psychometrist/ Registered Counsellor
REF NO: HR4/4/08/141
SALARY : Grade 1: R712 599 - R789 489 per annum, (OSD)
Grade 2: R811 662 - R899 085 per annum, (OSD) Grade 3: R916 437 - R1 014 705 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Provincial Office: Kimberley
REQUIREMENTS : A 4-year B-Psych degree/ Honours degree in Psychology/Honours degree in
Industrial Psychology, Registration with HPCSA as Psychometrics/Registered Counsellor (Independent Practice). Minimum experience required for appointment of this post: Grade 1: 0 years' experience, Grade 2: 8 years' experience, Grade 3: 16 years' experience. Knowledge: International Labour Organisation Conventions, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Public Service Act, Skills Development Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Health Professions Act, Employment Equity Act, COIDA, POPI Act. Skills: Planning and organizing, Communication, Computer, Analytical, Presentation, Interpersonal, Report Writing, Leadership, Networking.
DUTIES : Provide technical support to labour centres for the delivery of Employment
Counselling services. Facilitate the referral of work- seekers to relevant Employment Services and Active Labour Market Interventions. Co-ordinate the dissemination of Career and Labour Market information to Labour centres. Establish and maintain relationships between Employment Counsellors and relevant organisations. Co-ordinate the administration of Psychometric Assessment, Supervise Administrative Personnel.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Kleinsmith Tel No: (053) 8381707
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301 OR
hand deliver at Laboria House, c/o Pniel & Compound Street, Kimberley. Applications: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Kimberley. Email: Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 07 November 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)
NOTE : All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and
CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F" must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the posts's technical and generic requirements. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)
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