Educational Psychology Internship

Tshwane University of Technology

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The Directorate of Higher Education and Support in the Department of Student Development and Support SDS has one Educational Psychology internship vacancy available at the Soshanguve Campus. The internship is for a period of one year and will commence on 2 January 2027. In accordance with HPCSA requirements, the internship will be full-time, and the intern will be required to work during school holidays.

INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants are required to submit, together with the CVs, a standardized application form available from the university intranet as well as recently certified copies of qualifications and identity documents. Failure to comply with this instruction will disqualify the candidate. Further note that candidates may be expected to make a presentation or undergo competency testing.

Offer professional and competent personal counselling/ therapy services and assessments to registered TUT students on the Soshanguve campus under the supervision of a registered educational psychologist.
Working with the school around Soshanguve to provide educational psychological services to learners, including individual and group therapeutic interventions and psychoeducational assessments
To help foster and develop both the academic and personal skills of TUT students
Take part in various psycho-educative activities with TUT students including webinars, awareness campaigns, creating social media content and presenting life skills classes
Write professional and psychometrically sound assessment reports
Comply with the administrative requirements at SDS
Attend multidisciplinary teams' meetings and work as part of collaborative support team and contribute to effective team functioning

Currently registered as an MA student in Educational Psychology at a recognized University
Be registered with the HPCSA as an intern Psychologists by no later than January 2027

Ability to work with people individually or in groups
Ability to manage stress and time effectively
Ability to apply and facilitate effective communication.
Ability to counsel, mentor and provide guidance.
Ability to prioritize and organize, function independently and take responsibility for tasks.
Ability to counsel, mentor and provide guidance.
Ability to operate effectively in team context.
Ability to take initiative and to be creative and innovative.
Effective presentation, lecturing and facilitation skills individuals, group, facilitation, etc.
Ability to apply a professional code of ethics and maintain confidentiality.
Be willing and able to work on both campuses in Soshanguve North and South campus

Deadline:4th September,2026