8 School Psychologist jobs in South Africa

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape

FACULTY OF LAW

Legal Aid Clinic

ATTORNEY: STUDENT SUPPORT (One-Year Fixed Term Contract)

Minimum Requirements:

• A four-year LLB Degree
• Proof of Admission and Practice as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Proof of Registration and good standing with the relevant Legal Practice Council
• A minimum of three - five years' post-admission legal practice experience.
• Proven ability and experience in criminal and civil litigation as well as case management.
• A service record of your current employer/last employer only applicable to external applica

Added Advantages:

• Experience in teaching and/or facilitating legal education and/or training in a higher education environment
• A copy of your driver's license,
• An advanced degree in Law

Key Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Implement, facilitate, and monitor the clinical legal education training program for undergraduate law students at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.

• Facilitate the training of candidate attorneys and students as required.

• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Provide legal services in line with services offered by the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Coordinating provision for client consultations for law students
• Assist with community engagement programmes at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic and the Faculty of Law where required.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the Faculty.
• Contribute to academic coordination and perform administrative tasks related to the provision of legal services and student teaching at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.

Competencies:

Results-oriented

• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.

Strategic thinking

• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• The ability to carefully analyze information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

Business acumen

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good research skills and writing abilities.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together

Building coalitions

• The ability to be sensitive and understanding of the needs and feelings of others.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision.

Closing Date: 10 October 2025

To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

Visit the Website for a more comprehensive advert and to apply online.

1. Applications must be accompanied by:
   
   a) A recent and comprehensive curriculum vitae
   
   b) A Covering Letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements of the advertised position/s
   
   c) A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form
   
   d) Copies of the applicant's qualifications. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.
2. No faxed, emailed or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
3. Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
4. Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application/s being disqualified

Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only. Queries can be directed to Fungai Matumba on and

The University reserves the right NOT to make a permanent appointment at this stage.

University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.

For more information please contact:

Fungai Matumba

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape

Since its bold founding in 1916, the University of Fort Hare has embodied courage, resilience, and the pursuit of transformation. From its proud legacy as a cradle of African leadership and intellectual liberation to its continued determination to overcome contemporary challenges, Fort Hare's spirit of renewal endures. The University has been steadily advancing its transformative journey over the years — the Decade of Renewal, marked by accountability, innovation, and academic excellence.

Located in the heart of the Eastern Cape, Fort Hare offers more than just a place to work; it offers a purpose. Here, you can help shape the future of one of South Africa's most historic and culturally rich institutions, while enjoying the province's natural beauty, sense of community, and space for professional growth.

Are you ready to be part of this journey and help reposition this iconic institution to the place it so richly deserves?

Applications are invited from visionary and committed professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the University's ongoing renewal.

Faculty of Law

Legal Aid Clinic

Junior Attorney: Student Support (One-Year Fixed Term Contract)

Minimum Requirements:

• A four-year LLB Degree
• Proof of Admission and Practice as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Proof of Registration and good standing with the relevant Legal Practice Council
• A minimum of three - five years' post-admission legal practice experience.
• Proven ability and experience in criminal and civil litigation as well as case management.
• A service record of your current employer/last employer only applicable to external applica

Added Advantages:

• Experience in teaching and/or facilitating legal education and/or training in a higher education environment
• A copy of your driver's license,
• An advanced degree in Law

Key Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Implement, facilitate, and monitor the clinical legal education training program for undergraduate law students at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Facilitate the training of candidate attorneys and students as required.
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Provide legal services in line with services offered by the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Coordinating provision for client consultations for law students
• Assist with community engagement programmes at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic and the Faculty of Law where required.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the Faculty.
• Contribute to academic coordination and perform administrative tasks related to the provision of legal services and student teaching at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.

Competencies:

Results-oriented

• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.

Strategic thinking

• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• The ability to carefully analyze information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

Business acumen

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good research skills and writing abilities.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together

Building coalitions

• The ability to be sensitive and understanding of the needs and feelings of others.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision.

ENQUIRIES:

Queries regarding job content can be directed to Ms. Fungai Matumba on and

The University reserves the right to make an appointment or not to fill the post.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us within eight weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

APPLICATIONS:Interested candidates who meet the criteria are invited to visit the website for a more comprehensive advert.

Applications must be made online before the closing date, and the following documents must be attached:

• A completed University of Fort Hare application form,

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae,

• A Cover letter stating how you satisfy the requirements of the advertised position,

• Names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees,

• Copies of all your academic qualifications and proof of registration with professional bodies,

• If applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

• Incomplete or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 2 November 2025

University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.

• A four-year LLB Degree
• Proof of Admission and Practice as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Proof of Registration and good standing with the relevant Legal Practice Council
• A minimum of three - five years post-admission legal practice experience.
• Proven ability and experience in criminal and civil litigation as well as case management.
• A service record of your current employer/last employer only applicable to external applicants.

• Experience in teaching and/or facilitating legal education and/or training in a higher education environment
• A copy of your driver's license,
• An advanced degree in Law

• Implement, facilitate, and monitor the clinical legal education training program for undergraduate law students at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Facilitate the training of candidate attorneys and students as required.
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Provide legal services in line with services offered by the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Coordinating provision for client consultations for law students
• Assist with community engagement programmes at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic and the Faculty of Law where required.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the Faculty.
• Contribute to academic coordination and perform administrative tasks related to the provision of legal services and student teaching at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.

• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.

• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• The ability to carefully analyze information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good research skills and writing abilities.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together

• The ability to be sensitive and understanding of the needs and feelings of others.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision.

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.

Job Overview

A leading property management division is seeking an Operations Support professional to assist in the administration, technical coordination, and financial oversight of a student accommodation portfolio. The role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong communication, planning, and technical skills to support the efficient management of building assets and service providers.

Key Responsibilities Portfolio Administration

• Manage and file correspondence, documentation, drawings, reports, and task briefs.
• Handle internal and external communications professionally.
• Compile monthly technical services reports and expenditure applications.
• Utilize software for asset management, repairs, and maintenance cost control.
• Participate in property management, development, and service provider meetings.
• Apply HR and industrial relations procedures (Labour Relations Act).
• Implement company policies, technical specifications, and contract terms.
• Manage procurement processes nationally.
• Coordinate audits and submit tenders and proposals for new business.
• Oversee documentation handover for new developments and upgrades.
• Maintain and file electrical compliance certificates.
• Ensure major expenses align with budget timelines.
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding maintenance and service work.
• Ensure contracted services meet service agreement standards.
• Provide reports to Asset Managers and attend monthly portfolio meetings.
• Assist with day-to-day maintenance issues and service contract audits.
• Support compilation of expense schedules, ops cost schedules, and national rates.
• Monitor staff performance and training needs.

Financial Budgeting and Cost Control

• Assist in formulating and managing annual repairs and maintenance budgets.
• Update planned maintenance budgets and control expenditures.
• Manage facilities cost allocation and recovery.
• Expedite orders and invoices and adjudicate tenders/quotations.
• Apply expenditure and authority limits procedures.
• Provide operating cost budgets for new developments.

Technical Support and Service

• Attend property-related meetings and support new developments and inspections.
• Liaise with customers regarding service requests and deficiencies.
• Coordinate with service providers for query resolution and service delivery.
• Ensure fair use of service providers per company policy.
• Liaise with local authorities and government departments.

Maintenance of Building Assets

• Maintain building assets per investment strategy and benchmarks:
  • Mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, security, fire control, garden reticulation, lifts, escalators, and conveyors.
• Conduct annual building condition audits and due diligence surveys.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Innovative thinking and process adherence.
• Professional interaction with tenants and landlords.
• Reliability, transparency, and a positive attitude.
• Assertiveness and empathy in client and staff engagement.
• Organizational and planning capabilities.
• High moral standards and motivation.

Skills and Competencies

• Communication, planning, organization, and deadline management.
• Professionalism and leadership by example.
• Sensitivity to operational and human capital needs.
• Ability to foster a productive office environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 (Matric) and a relevant Diploma or Degree in Property Studies.
• 1–3 years of experience in property management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

The Focus Group Cape Town, South Africa 08 October 2025 Junior / Mid 0 - 0 Full Time Cost to Company 1 years - 3 years Skills Property Administration Technical Vendor Management Procurement Financial Planning Budget Management Cost Controlling Audits Compliance Management Microsoft Office Organizational Management Industries Property Asset Management Real Estate Job Description

Job Overview

A leading property management division is seeking an Operations Support professional to assist in the administration, technical coordination, and financial oversight of a student accommodation portfolio. The role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong communication, planning, and technical skills to support the efficient management of building assets and service providers.

Key Responsibilities Portfolio Administration

Manage and file correspondence, documentation, drawings, reports, and task briefs.

Handle internal and external communications professionally.

Compile monthly technical services reports and expenditure applications.

Utilize software for asset management, repairs, and maintenance cost control.

Participate in property management, development, and service provider meetings.

HR and industrial relations procedures (Labour Relations Act).

Implement company policies, technical specifications, and contract terms.

Manage procurement processes nationally.

Coordinate audits and submit tenders and proposals for new business.

Oversee documentation handover for new developments and upgrades.

Maintain and file electrical compliance certificates.

Ensure major expenses align with budget timelines.

Communicate with stakeholders regarding maintenance and service work.

Ensure contracted services meet service agreement standards.

Provide reports to Asset Managers and attend monthly portfolio meetings.

Assist with day-to-day maintenance issues and service contract audits.

Support compilation of expense schedules, ops cost schedules, and national rates.

Monitor staff performance and training needs.

Financial Budgeting and Cost Control

Assist in formulating and managing annual repairs and maintenance budgets.

Update planned maintenance budgets and control expenditures.

Manage facilities cost allocation and recovery.

Expedite orders and invoices and adjudicate tenders/quotations.

expenditure and authority limits procedures.

Provide operating cost budgets for new developments.

Technical Support and Service

Attend property-related meetings and support new developments and inspections.

Liaise with customers regarding service requests and deficiencies.

Coordinate with service providers for query resolution and service delivery.

Ensure fair use of service providers per company policy.

Liaise with local authorities and government departments.

Maintenance of Building Assets

Maintain building assets per investment strategy and benchmarks:

Mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, security, fire control, garden reticulation, lifts, escalators, and conveyors.

Conduct annual building condition audits and due diligence surveys.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Strong communication and time management skills.

Innovative thinking and process adherence.

Professional interaction with tenants and landlords.

Reliability, transparency, and a positive attitude.

Assertiveness and empathy in client and staff engagement.

Organizational and planning capabilities.

High moral standards and motivation.

Skills and Competencies

Communication, planning, organization, and deadline management.

Professionalism and leadership by example.

Sensitivity to operational and human capital needs.

Ability to foster a productive office environment.

Qualifications and Experience

Grade 12 (Matric) and a relevant Diploma or Degree in Property Studies.

1–3 years of experience in property management.

Proficiency in MS Office and Excel.

Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Listing reference: ukzn_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 26 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Pietermaritzburg

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES. PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY), 50% FRACTIONAL APPOINTMENT (THREE YEAR FIXED TERM), DISCIPLINE OF PSYCHOLOGY, SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE, PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS.

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, including professional programmes.

• This appointment will be Fractional, with the staff member retaining their current appointment at their home institution or private practice, but being jointly appointed by UKZN.
• The incumbent will be expected to contribute to teaching and research within the discipline of Psychology.
• The staff member will be expected to provide leadership in the design and development of the Educational Psychology curriculum for the Masters in Educational Psychology programme.
• The incumbent will also be requested to facilitate seminars, engage in case supervision, as well as supervise masters and doctoral students.
• The staff member will be expected to travel to and work at UKZN during the period of appointment, as needed or in discussion with the Academic Leader/Dean.

The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader & Dean Head of School

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 Proc-

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

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.