Educational Psychologist – College
Advtech
Sandton, Gauteng
Permanent
Closing Date 03 August 2026
Job Details
Division: Crawford International
Business Unit: Sandton College
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
Job Description
Overall purpose of the job
Effectively identify the cognitive, behavioural, emotional, and social factors that has an influence on the learning process. The Educational Psychologist will be responsible for providing interventions to students to support the teaching process and to maximise learning and adjustment. Assists in the planning, development, and evaluation of programmes to meet identified learning and adjustment needs. Delivers a planned and coordinated programme of psychological services. Counselling of both staff and students.
Responsibilities
- Provide counselling services to students and staff in high school
- Assist with crisis management for students in need of support
- Manage with the school-based support team to ensure students’ progress through the proper support and interventions.
- Assist in coordinating and presenting workshops that promote mental health
- Maintain case history records and prepare reports and stats monthly.
- Might be required to conduct psychoeducational assessments if required.
Skills and Competency required
Ability to use psychological models and practices to enhance the emotional skills of the students.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of people, including students, colleagues, and parents.
- Strong ethical principles
- Ongoing professional development
- Effective time management and administrative skills
- A positive attitude and approach to change and development
Minimum requirements
- Relevant Masters Degree in Counselling or Educational Psychology, or BPsych degree
- At least one year of relevant experience
- HPCSA registration as a Psychologist or registered Counsellor
Start Date: 6 October 2026 or 1 January 2027
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