Applications Open for the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Counselling Psychology Internship Programme 2027

Applications Open for the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Counselling Psychology Internship Programme 2027. The Department of Student Development and Support (SDS) has three Counselling Psychology internship vacancies on the Pretoria West campus. The internship spans one year and is in
Counselling Psychology. It will start on the 2nd of January 2027.

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.

Critical Performance Areas:

• Offer professional and competent personal counselling/therapy services to registered TUT students on the Pretoria West campus
• 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
• Offer individual and group counselling services to children at a local children’s home
• Comply with the administrative requirements at SDS
• To be able to work within a team and contribute to effective team functioning

Minimum Requirements (Qualification):

• Currently registered as an MA student in Counselling Psychology at a recognized University

Personal Competencies:

• 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 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.

How to Apply

Send the following documents to nkosil1@tut.ac.za

• A CV
• A certified copy of your ID
• A reference letter from a current M1 lecturer/supervisor
• A certified copy of your Honours academic record (and for M1, if available)

Enquiries: Lynne Malan (malanl@tut.ac.za)

Closing Date: 28th of July 2026

If we have not responded within a month of the closing date, you should regard your application as unsuccessful. Correspondence will be entered into only with short-listed candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment