The Department of Employment and Labour is committed to promoting equity through employment opportunities in line with its Employment Equity Plan, focusing on race, gender, and disability representativity. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

This is a rare opportunity for qualified professionals to join the public sector and contribute to employment counselling, labour market services, and psychometric assessments at the provincial level.

For more high CPC career opportunities, visit:
✅ Government Jobs & Public Sector Careers
✅ Health & Social Services Jobs South Africa
✅ Graduate & Professional Jobs South Africa

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Position Overview

Post Title: Psychometrist / Registered Counsellor
Reference Number: HR4/4/08/141
Salary (OSD):

• Grade 1: R712,599 – R789,489 per annum

• Grade 2: R811,662 – R899,085 per annum

• Grade 3: R916,437 – R1,014,705 per annum
  Centre: Provincial Office: Kimberley
  Closing Date: 07 November 2025 (16:00 for walk-in applications / 00:00 for online applications)

This position offers a professional and rewarding environment to provide technical support, employment counselling services, and psychometric assessments across labour centres in the Northern Cape.

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Minimum Requirements

• Qualification:

  • Four-year B-Psych degree / Honours degree in Psychology / Honours degree in Industrial Psychology

  • Registration with HPCSA as Psychometrist or Registered Counsellor (Independent Practice)

• Experience:

  • Grade 1: 0 years

  • Grade 2: 8 years

  • Grade 3: 16 years

• Knowledge:

  • International Labour Organisation Conventions

  • Financial Management

  • Human Resource Management

  • Public Service Act

  • Skills Development Act

  • Unemployment Insurance Act

  • Health Professions Act

  • Employment Equity Act

  • COIDA and POPI Act

• Skills:

  • Planning and organizing

  • Effective communication (verbal and written)

  • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Analytical and report writing skills

  • Presentation, leadership, networking, and interpersonal skills

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to labour centres in delivering Employment Counselling services

• Facilitate the referral of job seekers to relevant employment services and labour market interventions

• Co‑ordinate and disseminate career and labour market information to labour centres

• Establish and maintain relationships between Employment Counsellors and relevant organizations

• Co‑ordinate psychometric assessments and supervise administrative personnel

• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and professional standards in the delivery of employment counselling services

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How to Apply

Applicants must submit a Z83 application form along with a detailed CV in PDF format, combined as one attachment. JPEG or screenshot applications will not be accepted. Ensure the correct job title and reference number are indicated in the email subject line.

Submission Details

Postal Applications:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301

Hand Delivery:
Laboria House, c/o Pniel & Compound Street, Kimberley

Online Applications:
Email to Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za

Important Notes:

• Only the new Z83 form is accepted; old forms will lead to disqualification

• Each advertised post must have its own Z83 form

• Incomplete, unsigned, or incorrectly filled forms will be disqualified

• Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will only be requested from shortlisted candidates

• Non-South African citizens with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation report if shortlisted

• Shortlisted candidates may undergo a pre-entry practical exercise, personnel suitability checks, and security verification

• Applicants must consent to the collection, processing, and storage of personal information in line with POPIA

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Why Join the Department of Employment and Labour?

• Opportunity to contribute to employment services and labour market development

• Engage with provincial labour centres and gain practical experience in employment counselling and assessment

• Be part of a dynamic public service environment promoting equity, skills development, and social impact

• Career growth opportunities within the public sector

For similar public sector career opportunities, explore:
✅ Government Jobs & Public Sector Careers
✅ Healthcare & Social Services Jobs South Africa

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Closing Date: 07 November 2025

This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the Northern Cape while advancing your career as a Psychometrist / Registered Counsellor in the Department of Employment and Labour.