Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) invites South African unemployed graduates (currently registered MA Counselling Psychology students) to apply for the Counselling Psychology Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 20 October 2025
Internship Location: Pretoria West Campus, Directorate of Student Development and Support (SDS), Tshwane University of Technology
Duration: 12 months (starts 2 January 2026)
Reference: Ref: 25/172
About the Internship
The Directorate of Student Development and Support (SDS) has 4 x Counselling Psychology internship vacancies. Interns will provide student counselling services, support psycho-educational initiatives, and gain supervised experience in line with HPCSA requirements. Shortlisted candidates may be required to present and/or undergo competency testing.
Minimum Requirements (Qualification)
- Currently registered as an MA (Counselling Psychology) student at a recognised university.
Personal Competencies
- Work effectively individually and in groups.
- Time and stress management; ability to prioritise and work independently.
- Strong communication, counselling, mentoring and guidance skills.
- Teamwork, initiative, creativity and innovation.
- Effective presentation/lecturing/facilitation skills.
- Adherence to a professional code of ethics and confidentiality.
Critical Performance Areas
- Provide professional counselling services to registered TUT students.
- Support students’ academic and personal development.
- Participate in psycho-educative programmes/presentations/training.
- Offer individual and group counselling to children at a local children’s home.
- Meet administrative requirements within SDS.
- Contribute to effective team functioning.
How to apply
Email your application to: Ms. Lindokuhle Nkosi – nkosil1@tut.ac.za
Submit the following (recently certified where indicated):
- CV
- Certified ID copy
- Reference letter from a current lecturer/supervisor
- All relevant HPCSA registration documents (certified)
- Certified academic record
- Standardised TUT application form (available from the university intranet)
Important: Failure to include the standardised application form and recently certified documents will disqualify the application.
Enquiries
- Lynne Malan: malanl@tut.ac.za
If you do not receive a response within one month of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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