| Government Entity | Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
|---|---|
| Location | Cape Town, Western Cape |
| Reference Number | 8915 |
| Salary | To be confirmed |
| Centre / Location | District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary) |
| Closing Date | September 17, 2026 |
| Source and Application | cput.hua.hrsmart.com |
Faculty: Support / Admin Department
Department: Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Student Counselling
Job Type: Contract
Occupational Function: Support / Admin
Job Purpose
To provide a comprehensive range of services to registered students and staff of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
General Information
Closing Date: 17 September 2026
For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please email Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) email: [email protected] or (021) 959 6738.
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Requirements
Minimum Requirements: B degree in Social Work, or Social Sciences (with Social Work as major subject) Registration as Social Worker One-year work experience as registered Social Worker Competencies Technical and professional knowledge Customer / client focus Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior Communication Building trust Gaining commitment Administrative skill and managing work (incl. time management) Adaptability Contributing to team success Computer literacy Research
Duties
Counselling and crisis debriefing: Therapy and counselling for students with academic, personal, social and career related challenges. Facilitating student support groups related to different psychoeducational topics. Training and development: A variety of academic and non-academic skills development programmes, psychoeducational workshops, career preparedness development. Facilitation to different student groups. Internal / External liaison and consulting, advocates on students’ behalf with regards to psychosocial issues negatively impacting on their academic performance and retention; and providing learner support. This may include differently abled students. Participate in- and initiate research Organizes and present/co-present outreach educational programs to CPUT students on campus and in student residences Record keeping and administration Project management: develop, implement and oversee projects related to different programmes within the Department. Collaborate and participate in different Divisional project aimed at promoting and advocating for student health and wellbeing.
Source / Circular Reference
cput.hua.hrsmart.com