Psychologist Supervisor (Research Psychologist) (Lieutenant Colonel)

POST: Psychologist Manager (Clinical/Counselling Psychologist) (Colonel) LOCATION: Psychological Services: Intervention: Head Office, Pretoria LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: Band MMS, R 1 063 506 per annum REFERENCES: HRM 1/2026 (1 post) Generic Requirements: • Be in possession of a Senior Certificate / Grade 12 / National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NL-RD) on at least NQF level 4; • Applicants must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post; • Be proficient in at least two official languages, of which one must be English; • Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of interview; • Must have no previous convictions or pending criminal / departmental or civil cases; • Must not have tattoo/s marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service; • Computer Literacy; • Interpersonal, communication and Organizational Skills; • Analytical, Self-Management and Problem Solving Skills; • Report Writing, presentation, development skills; • Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage. Additional Requirements: • Must be in possession of a Master’s Degree in Research Psychology (accredited by SAQA on NQF level 9). • Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Research Psychologist and must submit proof of registration for 2026/2027 financial year. • Must have (3) three years’ experience in the field of the post as a Research Psychologist, of which (1) one year should be on a supervisory level/ comparable level. • Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license. • Must be medically, physically, and mentally fit. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: • Computer literacy is essential, Communication, Professionalism, Planning and organizing, project management, Analytical thinking, Emotional intelligence and Data analytic Ability to statistically analyse and validate data. • Design and Knowledge of computer systems for psychometric assessments. Core Functions: • Develop and implement strategies, procedures and guidelines for the assessments with the organization. • Capturing and processing of data including compiling of short lists, reports and feedback. • Analysis and research on captured data. • Validating all assessment batteries. • Development of psychometric assessments. • Job profiling. • Provide multi-disciplinary support and ensure the rendering of a professional, integrated service and performing general admin. • Manage Human, Physical and financial resources of the Sub-Section. General: • Closing date for applications: 31 July 2026. • Only the official application form for Salary Level 2-12, (obtainable from SAPS website: https://www.saps.gov.za and at all SAPS recruitment offices) will be accepted. The Z83 application form will not be accepted for these posts. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to, and all previous/ pending criminal/ disciplinary convictions must be declared. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected. • The post particulars and reference number of the post you are applying for, must be correctly specified on the application form. Please complete a separate application form for each post you wish to apply for. • It is the responsibility of the applicants to submit applications timeously to the correct physical address as provided in the advertisement. Please note that applications submitted to an incorrect physical address will not be considered. • Late applications will not be accepted or considered. • Your application form must be accompanied with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). • Copies of applicant’s: Identity Document (ID), Senior Certificate and all post-school qualifications obtained (Diploma/ Degree as well as academic records), service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, proof of relevant experience in the field of the post and motor vehicle driver’s license, must be attached to the application form (uncertified copies are accepted). • Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions. • Applicants must have no previous criminal convictions or pending criminal/ departmental cases and shall allow their fingerprints to be taken and background enquiries to be made. • Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a full security clearance process before or during any stage of employment. • Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening, fingerprint screening, reference checking and verification of address, where necessary. • All short-listed candidates, including the SMS, may be expected to undergo a personal interview and shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, (a) a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, as well as (b) an integrity assessment (ethical conduct). • Short-listed candidates for appointments to certain identified posts will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment. • Candidates are expected to disclose if he/ she is a respondent in an interim or final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act no 116 of 1998) or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No 17 of 2011), and may be disqualified from appointment. • The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013 requires that all new appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31 January 2015 provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample to determine their forensic DNA profile. The forensic DNA profile derived from the sample will be loaded to the Elimination Index of the National Forensic DNA Database. • Appointments will be made in terms of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995). • Persons who retired from the Public Service by taking a severance package, early retirement or medical retirement, as well as persons with previous convictions, are excluded. • Applicants who are currently not appointed in terms of the SAPS Act will be expected to undergo medical assessment by a medical practitioner, before appointment, and must be found to be medically and psychologically fit. -2- • Applicants must comply with SAPS Dress Order prescripts, whereby they must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service. • Incumbents appointed in terms of the SAPS Act will be expected to undergo Introductory Police Development Learning Programme at a SAPS academy determined by National Commissioner and will be expected to maintain the required minimum fitness level for SAPS Act members throughout his/ her service in SAPS. • The South African Police Service is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and it is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Persons whose transfer / appointment will promote representivity will therefore receive preference. • The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. • Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. • If you have not been contacted within (3) three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. APPLICATIONS: • The SAPS application form can be obtained from any Recruitment Offices within the South African Police Service. Application forms must be forwarded to the following address(es): Hand delivered applications: Division: Human Resource Management, South African Police Service. Koedoe Building 236 Pretorius Street, Cnr Thabo Sehume (Andries) and Pretorius Street, Koedoe Arcade Pretoria, 0001. Alternatively, forward to the following email address: [email protected]; Enquiries: Lt Col Motsepa/ Lt Col Libanyana / Human Resource Clerk Makondo/ at telephone: (012) 393 5076 / 5062/ 5060) -3-