Job Description

Advert reference:

uj_002057

Advert status:

Online

Apply by:

24 August 2025

Position Summary

Industry:

Education & Training

Job category:

Education and Training

Campus:

Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract:

Permanent

Remuneration:

Market Related

EE position:

Open to all

Level:

Management

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ's mission is "To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge." The University is guided by the vision of building "An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future"

Job description

The Department offers various modules at undergraduate level, and it also offers a comprehensive broad-based Honours degree as well as two coursework degrees at the Master's level. These latter coursework and mini-dissertation programmes lead to registration as either a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The Department of Psychology also offers a Master's degree by dissertation and a PhD program. The Department has a vibrant research culture and hosts a number of public lectures and research events.

Responsibilities:

Contribution to departmental research initiatives and output Teaching at the undergraduate and post graduate level Contribute to the Clinical/Counselling Psychology professional training programme Research and clinical supervision at the Master's and Doctoral level Research supervision at Honours level

Minimum requirements

A PhD degree in Psychology (NQF 10). Track record of accredited publications. Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the HPCSA. Evidence of experience of teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. Evidence of successful track record of postgraduate supervision. Experience in clinical/therapeutic supervision (including assessments and report writing).

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

Team player Leadership skills Research capabilities Mentorship abilities

Recommendations:

Consistent research output over the past three years Minimum of 3 years independent practice registration with the HPCSA

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding job content:

Prof Jacqueline Moodley (Head of Department) at Tel: (011) 559 7664

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits:

Ms. Lungisa Zihlangu (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (011) 559 2956


Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.


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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups.

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