Temporary Locum Educational or Counselling Psychologist position on a four months fixed term contract.

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Organizational Description

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (The Academy) is a world-class educational platform for girls which is aimed at nurturing a new generation of dynamic women leaders. This residential boarding school is situated in Meyerton, Gauteng Province with just over 300 students enrolled in Grades 8 -12. Grade 12. Students write the Independent Examination Board (I.E.B.) NSC Examination.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter, CV with names of three contactable references, copy of the highest qualification(s) and the copy of identity. Interested candidates must register their profile at www.pnet.co.za

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Minimum academic requirements & experience

  • A Master’s degree in Educational or Counselling Psychology.
  • Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
  • Up to date CPD portfolio.
  • Experience in working with vulnerable children and trauma.
  • Experience in individual and group psychoeducational assessments including career assessments and subject choice assessments
  • Ability to provide counselling services within a learning environment.
  • Proven experience in working with individuals and groups.
  • Experience in promoting the holistic well-being and development of all students, academically, psychologically, and socially.
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Knowledge, Skills and Attitude

  • Sound ethical and professional orientation at all times.
  • Awareness of diverse ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations and proposals.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an individual and in teams.
  • Willingness to participate in the broader life of the Academy and to contribute positively to the ethos of the school.
  • Commitment to personal growth and the development of others.
  • Attention to quality, accuracy, and detail orientation.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Proven ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
  • Excellent administration skills.
  • Sound relationship-building skills.
  • Effective time management.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Strong planning and organizing skills.
  • Willingness to learn how to use and implement the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics.
  • Ability to manage home and school transitions.
  • Strong evidence-based counseling and psychotherapeutic skills
  • Proficiency in administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychometric instruments.
  • Understanding of the developmental, emotional, social, and educational issues of children and young people.
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Notice : Application for grade 8 - Academic Year 2027

Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy School for Girls

Thank you for your interest in our Scholarship Programme. Please note Applications are currently open for Gauteng, Free State, North West and Limpopo. Closing date is 20 March 2026

For any queries or assistance regarding the application process please contact Duja Consulting (Pty) Ltd.

Contact number: 012 460 9824
Email address:
scholarship@duja.co.za

Alternative contact numbers:
Ms. Kamogelo Mamabolo – 060 712 2774
Ms. Rebaone Makoma – 079 257 3693

 

Kindly note that applications are specifically for Grade 8 intake for 2027. No mid-year transfers or applications for other grades will be considered.

Thank you.

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