26 Psychology jobs in South Africa

Requirements for Lecturer:

• PhD degree and Masters degree in Clinical Psychology. Applicants with significant progress towards a PhD may be considered.

• Proven research ability as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and/or research reports

• Registration with the HPCSA in the category of Clinical Psychologist for three years or more

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Educational background, teaching and research interests in clinical psychology

• Experience in teaching psychology at a tertiary level

Requirements for Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD degree and Masters in Clinical Psychology

• Proven research ability as evidenced by a substantial record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and/or research reports.

• NRF rating is recommended

• Registration with the HPCSA in the category of Clinical Psychologist preferably for three years or more

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Educational background, teaching and research interests in clinical psychology

• Experience in teaching psychology at a tertiary level

This will be a permanent post subject to a three year probationary period.

Responsibilities: Teach courses in clinical psychology, research methods and/or psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate level; contributions to course-level curriculum development and transformation; academic administration; supervision of postgraduate students; willingness to pursue an active programme of research and research publication; and willingness to participate in the intellectual and public life of the school and university.

Enquiries ONLY: Prof Clare Harvey, email:

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To apply, submit a letter of motivation - clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses).

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Closing Date : 29 October 2025

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Eduvos is looking to hire the services of an Independent Contractor, Industrial Psychology Lecturer, at our East London campus on a part-time basis.

Type of appointment:

Independent Contractor (part-time; flexible workhours agreement)

Purpose:

• To lecture Humanities-related modules, in the faculty on a part-time (contractual) basis.
• To assist in the administration and departmental affairs and activities as required by the academic department.

Minimum qualifications required:

• BA Honours in Industrial Psychology or a relevant qualification (A Masters qualification will be an advantage)

Experience:

• Minimum: 1 - 2 years relevant lecturing experience
• Necessary knowledge of higher education practices and processes
• Relevant research experience

Modules to be lectured:

• Industrial Psychology at all levels
• Organisational Assessment and Evaluation

Responsibilities:

• Lecturing
• General administration
• Setting and marking of assessments
• Preparation of notes and additional study materials
• Quality Assurance
• Management of At-risk students

Competencies

• Initiative and responsibility
• Constructive teamwork, relations and networking
• Influence
• Analysis and judgement
• Innovation and change
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity)
• Communication

Eduvos is looking to employ a Industrial Psychology Lecturer at our Bedfordview campus on a fixed term basis.

Type of appointment:

Fixed Term Employment Opportunity

Purpose:

• To lecture Humanities-related modules, in the faculty on a fixed-term basis.
• To assist in the administration and departmental affairs and activities as required by the academic department.

Minimum qualifications required:

• Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology or a related qualification (Masters Degree would be an added advantage)

Experience:

• At least 1 -2 years or relevant lecturing experience
• Necessary knowledge of higher education practices and processes
• Relevant research experience

Modules to be lectured:

• Industrial Psychology year 1-3
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Counselling & Therapy Skills
• Organisational Group Dynamics
• Positive Psychology
• Supervise Undergraduate Research Projects

Responsibilities:

• Lecturing
• General administration
• Setting and marking of assessments
• Preparation of notes and additional study materials
• Quality Assurance
• Management of At-risk students

Competencies

• Initiative and responsibility
• Constructive teamwork, relations and networking
• Influence
• Analysis and judgement
• Innovation and change
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity)
• Communication

Position: Head of School Psychology

Location: Sandton

Reports to: Dean

About Regenesys

Regenesys is a pioneering global business school dedicated to developing conscious leaders who create meaningful impact in their organizations and communities. With campuses and partnerships worldwide, we deliver cutting-edge education that integrates intellectual, emotional, and spiritual intelligence, fostering growth that goes beyond academics.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Head of the School of Psychology. This role combines strategic leadership, academic innovation, and people development. The successful candidate will not only shape the future of psychology education at Regenesys but also contribute to the advancement of research, global partnerships, and thought leadership in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Define and drive the vision, mission, and long-term strategy for the School of Psychology in alignment with Regenesys' values.
• Lead curriculum development, programme expansion, and accreditation initiatives.
• Academic Excellence
• Ensure world-class standards in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Develop and deliver innovative psychology programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Promote research excellence, securing publications and fostering a culture of knowledge creation.
• People and Faculty Leadership
• Recruit, mentor, and lead an outstanding team of academic and support staff.
• Cultivate a collaborative environment that prioritises growth, innovation, and student success.
• Student Engagement and Success
• Champion student learning experiences, career pathways, and holistic development.
• Support student research, professional practice, and experiential learning opportunities.
• External Engagement
• Build strong relationships with professional associations, industry partners, and international academic networks.
• Represent Regenesys at global forums, advancing the reputation and reach of the School.

KPIs and Performance Expectations

• Achieve and maintain accreditation standards across all psychology programmes.
• Increase student enrolment, retention, and graduation rates year-on-year.
• Ensure an average student satisfaction rating in teaching and support services.
• Publish and/or facilitate faculty and student publications in peer-reviewed journals annually.
• Develop new strategic partnerships with industry or academic institutions per year.
• Meet research output targets and secure external funding/grants where applicable.
• Deliver faculty performance and development reviews with measurable improvement outcomes.
• Contribute to Regenesys' global visibility through conferences, thought leadership, and media presence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Psychology or a closely related field.
• Proven record of academic leadership and administration in higher education.
• Strong portfolio of published research in reputable journals.
• Demonstrated success in curriculum design, accreditation, and quality assurance.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and people management skills.

Key Competencies

• Visionary thinker with the ability to translate strategy into action.
• Recognised academic credibility and subject expertise.
• Inspirational leadership and collaborative mindset.
• Innovative approach to education, research, and student development.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with global outlook.

Why Join Regenesys?

• Lead and grow a globally relevant School of Psychology within a world-class institution.
• Shape the future of psychology education and research with real-world impact.
• Work in a diverse, collaborative, and values-driven environment.
• Competitive remuneration with opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Post Number

/ A638 (ITS: 0210)

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Economics & Management Sciences -> Industrial Psychology

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

23/9/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates the students across multiple disciplines including Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics, Industrial Psychology (including Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, School of Government (including Public Administration) and the Academic Literacies Programme.

The UWC Department of Industrial Psychology forms part of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and in keeping with our vision, we are committed to be a globally recognised leader in shaping the future of work through advanced Industrial Psychology and Human Resources research, education, and practice, providing quality teaching to both our undergraduate and postgraduate students. An exciting opportunity exists at the Professorial level in this growing Department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Industrial Psychology/HRM
• Conduct research and publish in Industrial Psychology/HRM
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic leadership and administration
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Undertake community engagement and outreach

Minimum Requirements

• PhD or equivalent in the field of Industrial Psychology/HRM or Organisational Psychology
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in the field of Industrial Psychology/HRM
• A track record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field of Industrial Psychology/HRM
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision (including Masters and PhD studies)
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and where appropriate, an international presence in his/her discipline
• The integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research
• Experience in generating research grants

Added Advantages:

• Registration as Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA
• Other professional registrations, such as SABPP and IPM
• Evidence of sustained national and/or international recognition as a leading researcher

Key competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student focused approach
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

For further information (but not applications), please contact the acting Departmental Chairperson of Industrial Psychology, Prof. Marieta du Plessis on Tel /3175 or

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at /9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

Listing reference: ukzn_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 26 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and in the top 500 Universities globally. The School of Social Sciences is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The school has an active Psychology discipline with a strong research profile, and a large number of postgraduate students within a vibrant postgraduate research programme.

Job description

• The incumbent will be expected to contribute to teaching and research within the discipline of psychology.
• She/he will also be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development, and supervise postgraduate students.
• For the position of Full Professor, in addition to the ability to teach in generic modules in psychology, it is recommended that the incumbent should be able to teach in one or more of the following: workplace wellbeing, organizational development and/or psychological assessments and psychometrics.

The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Psychology

Minimum requirements

Professor

• A PhD degree in Psychology or a related field.
• A professional Masters degree in Industrial Psychology.
• At least 9 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry.
• Excellent and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level.
• Excellent and sustained track record of successful attraction of external research grants.
• Excellent and sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level, appropriate for the level.
• Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline.
• Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department / School/ College/ University, which includes mentorship and coaching.
• Evidence of registration with the Health Professions Council as an Industrial Psychologist with at least three years' experience post-registration.

Associate Professor

• A PhD degree in the relevant discipline.
• A professional Masters degree in Industrial Psychology.
• At least 6 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry.
• Evidence of current and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level.
• Evidence of sustained and successful attraction of external research grants.
• A sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level, appropriate for the level.
• Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline.
• Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department / School/ College/ University, which includes mentorship and coaching.
• Evidence of registration with the Health Professions Council as an Industrial Psychologist with at least three years' experience post-registration.

Short-listed candidates may be expected to do a presentation on a specific topic.

Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal ("the University") is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 "POPIA") submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University's recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

• Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview.

• Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements.

• The University is committed to Employment Equity.

• The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy.

• Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful

• Please familiarise yourself with the University's Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.

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Listing reference: ukzn_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 26 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Pietermaritzburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY), DISICPLINE OF PSYCHOLOGY, SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS, (2 POSTS).

Job description

The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and in the top

500 Universities globally. The School of Social Sciences is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

• The incumbent will be expected to contribute to teaching and research within the discipline of Psychology.
• She/he will also be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development, and supervise postgraduate students.
• The staff member will be expected to provide leadership in the design and the delivery of the Educational Psychology curriculum for the Masters in Educational Psychology programme.
• For the position of Full Professor, in addition to the ability to teach in generic modules in psychology, it is recommended that the incumbent should be able to teach in Educational Psychology Assessment.
• She/he will also be expected to offer leadership in academic administration, curriculum development; and community engagement.

The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Psychology

Minimum requirements

Professor

• PhD degree in Psychology or a related field
• A professional Masters degree in Educational Psychology
• At least 9 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry
• Excellent and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
• Excellent and sustained track record of successful attraction of external research grants
• Excellent and sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level, appropriate for the level
• Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline
• Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department / School/ College/ University/Industry which includes mentorship and
• coaching
• Evidence of registration with the Health Professions Council as an Educational Psychologist with at least three years' experience post-registration

Associate Professor

• A PhD degree in the relevant discipline
• A professional Masters degree in Educational Psychology
• At least 6 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or industry
• Evidence of current and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
• Evidence of sustained and successful attraction of external research grants
• A sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level, appropriate for the level
• Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline
• Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department / School/ College/ University/ Industry which includes mentorship and Coaching
• Evidence of registration with the Health Professions Council as an Educational Psychologist with at least three years' experience post-registration

This appointment will be made in line with the University Guidelines/benchmarks which are available on the University Vacancies website on

The School and the University reserve the right not to appoint and/or stop the recruitment process at any stage.

Short-listed candidates may be expected to do a presentation on a specific topic.

All applicants are required to apply online on Career Portal,

The closing date for receipt of applications is 26 October 2025.

Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal ("the University") is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 "POPIA") submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University's recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

• Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview.

• Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements.

• The University is committed to Employment Equity.

• The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy.

• Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful

• Please familiarise yourself with the University's Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.