REGISTERED COUNCILLOR GRADE 1: MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Department of Health

Reference number: MPDOH/JULY26/1042
Salary: R741 102 – R821 070 per annum
Centre: Bushbuckridge Sub-district (X2 Posts) (Ehlanzeni District) Mkhondo Sub-district (X1 Post) Gert Sibande District)
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification that allow for the registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered Counsellor (2026). Knowledge with development of programmes and policies, experience with Trauma and Suicide interventions and experience with Psychometric Assessments will be an advantage. Work within your professional scope of practice and refer for more specialized mental health intervention. Good presentation skills and ability to conduct meeting and training. Willing to travel in the sub-district to consult clients, attend, conduct meeting and respond to district disasters. Ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural and inclusive environment. Computer Literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc. Valid driver’s licence. Willingness to travel. Willingness to work long hours.

Duties

Rendering of psychologically-related interventions: (e.g. Counselling, Crisis Intervention, Debriefing, Problem Oriented Intervention, Trauma & Suicide). Ensure the rendering of a professional, integrated service by Employee Health and Wellness to employees. Improve the mental well-being of members by providing psychological, emotional, and personal and work- interventions. Work in a multi-disciplinary Employee Health and Wellness Team, Assist in Psychometric testing. Assist in conducting Organizational Mental health screening and team building initiatives. Offer supervisory services to other psychology professionals. Management of projects and mental health related initiatives. Psychoeducation and mental health promotion. Assist with the facilitation of Assessment Centres. Conducting mental health campaigns as per the departmental calendar. Management of human, physical and financial resources. Assist in the development of Organizational Norms, Standards and Procedures.

Where to send your application

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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