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COUNSELLOR GRADE 1

Department of Employment and Labour

Salary band

R 821 070

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

HR4/4/07/11

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About this role

Department

Department of Employment and Labour

Location

Christiana Labour Centre

Salary

Grade 1: R741 102 – R821 070 per annum, (OSD) Grade 2: R844 128 – R935 045 per annum, (OSD) Grade 3: R953 094 – R1 055 292 per annum, (OSD)

Requirements

A Four-year B-Psych degree/ Honours degree in Psychology/ Honours degree in Industrial Psychology. Experience: Grade I: 0 years’ experience, Grade II: 8 years’ experience, Grade III: 16 years’ experience. Registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered counsellor (Independent practice) or Psychometrist (Independent practice). Knowledge: International Labour Organisation, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Public Service Act, Skills Development Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Health Professions Act, Employment Equity Act, COIDA and POPI Act. Skills: Planning and organising, Communication, Computer, Analytical, Presentation, Interpersonal, Report writing, Leadership and Networking.

Duties

Provide technical support to labour centres for the delivery of Employment Counselling services. Manage the referral of work seekers to relevant Employment Services and active Labour Market interventions. Co-ordinate the dissemination of Employment and Career information to Labour Centres. Establish and manage relationships between Employment Counsellors and relevant organisations. Co-ordinate the administration of Psychometric Assessment. Supervise Administrative Personnel.

Enquiries

Ms N Litheko Tel No: (018) 387 8195

Notes

EE target- Priority will be given to African Male, Coloured Male, Indian Male, Indian Female, White Male, White Female.

Closing Date

2026-09-11T16:00:00+02:00

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Employment and Labour. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

  • ·A Four-year B-Psych degree/ Honours degree in Psychology/ Honours degree in Industrial Psychology
  • ·Experience: Grade I: 0 years’ experience, Grade II: 8 years’ experience, Grade III: 16 years’ experience
  • ·Registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered counsellor (Independent practice) or Psychometrist (Independent practice)
  • ·Knowledge: International Labour Organisation, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Public Service Act, Skills Development Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Health Professions Act, Employment Equity Act, COIDA and POPI Act
  • ·Skills: Planning and organising, Communication, Computer, Analytical, Presentation, Interpersonal, Report writing, Leadership and Networking

Key Duties

  • ·Provide technical support to labour centres for the delivery of Employment Counselling services
  • ·Manage the referral of work seekers to relevant Employment Services and active Labour Market interventions
  • ·Co-ordinate the dissemination of Employment and Career information to Labour Centres
  • ·Establish and manage relationships between Employment Counsellors and relevant organisations
  • ·Co-ordinate the administration of Psychometric Assessment
  • ·Supervise Administrative Personnel

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
  • Include your current HPCSA registration certificate
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to jobs-nw@labour.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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Applying to: jobs-nw@labour.gov.za

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How do I apply for the COUNSELLOR GRADE 1 position at Department of Employment and Labour?+

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What is the salary for the COUNSELLOR GRADE 1 position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 821 070. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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