EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGIST: ESSS (GRADE 1)

Reference: DOE08/06/2026. Salary: R907 617 - R995 595 per annum (OSD). Requirements: An appropriate, recognized master’s degree in educational psychology and current Registration with the HPCSA as an Educational Psychologist. Knowledge and understanding of all major education and psychology legislation and policies (White Paper 6: Special Needs Education, National Curriculum Statement, South African Schools Act, National Education Policy Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) and HPCSA Code of Ethics). Good communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Computer skills. Conflict resolution skills, networking skills and excellent presentation skills. Ability to work under pressure and in a team. A valid driver’s license. Honesty and integrity, Professionalism, Self – driven, Teamwork. Good communication skills (written and verbal skills) and a good command of English language. Knowledge/ Skills: Public Service Act, PFMA, PMDS, Educator’s Employment Act, Children’s Act, White Paper No 6 on Inclusive Education, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Educational Public Service Leadership, Strategic Planning and Transformation, Education Management Development, Research and Development, Management of Diversity, Policy Formulation and Implementation, Leadership skills, Research skills, Co-ordination, Presentation and Facilitation skills, Management skills, Interpersonal skills, Planning and Organizational skills, Problem solving skills. Knowledge of the Education Sector will be added advantage. Duties: Train teachers, parents and support staff in the early identification of psychological barriers to learning and development. Train teachers, parents and support staff to manage learners who have been identified as experiencing psychological barriers to learning and development (e.g. Individual Support Plan (ISP) / Group Support Plan (GSP). Develop and implement preventative programmes for learners, parents and School Governing Body (SGBs) that address and / or prevent psychological barriers to learning and development. Implementation of Inclusive Policies including the Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) Policy. Report quarterly on the implementation of psychological programmes for early identification of and interventions relating to barriers for learning and special needs to the Senior Education Psychologist. Provide specialized psychological support to strengthen District- and School-Based Support Teams (DBSTs/SBSTs). Participate in inter- and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations. Maintain annual registration and Continued Professional Development (CPD) training according to HPCSA requirements and conduct psychological interventions and research in accordance with guidelines for professional practice of the HPCSA and the Professional Board for Psychology (Compliance to legislation e.g., Health Professions Act, Mental Health Act, Children’s Act, etc.). Conduct all relevant administrative activities relating to the core mandate of this position. Attend district management meetings and inter-departmental meetings, subsistence and travelling claims. Performance management (PMDS), Database administration, leave administration, Attending to emails, Budget (PFMA), Procurement, SASAMS, DDD. Government vacancy from Public Service Vacancy Circular 18 of 2026.