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Student Counsellor and Technical Support: AcademiaWellington | Office for Student Support | Reports to the RegistrarHuguenot Kollege invites applications for a professionally registered Counsellor or Social Worker to provide student counselling services and academic technical support. Depending on qualifications and institutional needs, academic support may be allocated within Theology and/or Social Work.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide professional assessment, short-term counselling, psychoeducation, and appropriate referrals.Support students facing adjustment challenges, stress, loss, relationship difficulties, and academic pressures.Maintain confidential records and provide anonymised trend reports.Offer technical and administrative support to designated academic programmes.Assist with programme administration, timetabling, student communication, meeting coordination, and quality assurance processes.Support teaching and learning activities, practicum/fieldwork administration, or training logistics where applicable.Adhere strictly to professional ethics, confidentiality, and conflict-of-interest requirements.Minimum RequirementsA recognised qualification and current professional registration enabling the provision of counselling services.Registration with the SACSSP, HPCSA, or another relevant South African statutory professional body.Relevant NQF Level 7 or 8 qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or a related psychosocial field.Academic background in Social Work, Theology, Practical Theology, Pastoral Studies/Pastoral Care, or a related discipline.At least three years’ relevant professional experience, supported by strong administrative, digital, communication, and coordination skills.Added AdvantagesExperience in higher education and student support services.Experience in short-term counselling, referrals, programme support, and multidisciplinary collaboration.Honours, Master’s, or other postgraduate qualification.Application ProcessSubmit a motivation letter, comprehensive CV, certified qualifications, proof of current professional registration, and contact details of three referees to hr@hugenote.ac.za by 30 September 2026. Use “Student Counsellor and Technical Support: Academia” as the subject line.Starting date: As soon as possible.Appointment is subject to verification of qualifications and registration, satisfactory references, and background checks. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Huguenot Kollege reserves the right not to make an appointment. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the College’s Employment Equity Plan