EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGIST (GRADE 1) is a South African government vacancy at DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Ref No: DOE09/06/2026 (Alfred Nzo West – Mt Ayliff CMC) Ref No: DOE09/06/2026 (Chris Hani East – Cofimvaba CMC) Ref No: DOE09/06/2026 (Buffalo City Municipality – Qonce CMC) Ref No: DOE09/06/2026 (Amathole East – Dutywa CMC) Ref No: DOE09/06/2026 (Sarah Baartman – Humansdorp CMC) Ref No: DOE09/06/2026 (OR Tambo Coastal – Lusikisiki CMC) | closing date: 19 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R907 617 – R995 592 per annum (OSD)
Requirements
- A recognised Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology or relevant; registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Psychologist; and relevant experience, knowledge, and skills in education and psychological services.
- A minimum of one year of experience or relevant clinical experience as a Psychologist.
- Applicants must have a sound understanding of education and psychology legislation and policies, including the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Performance Management and Development System (PMDS), Children’s Act, White Paper 6, the Policy on Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS), and the South African Schools Act (SASA), particularly Section 12.
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and excellent command of the English language are essential.
- Skills: Therapeutic assessment and techniques;
- Multi-disciplinary teamwork;
- Preventative and developmental approach;
- Development of training programmes for the SBST;
- Report writing;
- Analysis of data and trends;
- Communication, consultation and facilitation skills;
- Computer literacy;
- Presentation skills and organising and planning.
Duties
- The District Educational Psychologist will be strategically deployed to provide targeted interventions and support at a cluster of special schools for two days per week.
- The other three days will be allocated to district-wide educational psychology functions, ensuring comprehensive support across the district.
- The Educational Psychologists will serve as a member of the District-based Support Team (DBST), providing psychological services within the District Circuit Management Centre (CMC) and/or school context.
- Duties include supporting the implementation of the SIAS policy by identifying and assisting learners experiencing barriers to learning and development.
- Services must align with the Scope of the Profession of Psychologists as outlined by the HPCSA (2008).
- The incumbent will be responsible for delivering a range of psychological and therapeutic interventions, such as psychotherapy, counselling, trauma debriefing, and making appropriate referrals to specialists.
- Furthermore, the psychologist will design and implement educationally responsive programmes to address learner diversity, including parental and educator guidance, targeted interventions to address barriers to learning, and recommendations for assessment accommodations.
- The role also includes maintaining annual HPCSA registration, complying with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements, and conducting psychological research and interventions in accordance with applicable legislation such as the Health Professions Act, Mental Health Act, and Children’s Act, as well as the ethical guidelines set by the HPCSA and the Professional Board for Psychology.
- Driver’s licence is required.
Enquiries
Mr. Putter (Tel: 040 608 4200) For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
Notes
Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). NB Please Note: It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the ECDOE EE Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Enquiries must be directed to the specified contact person. For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
SALARY : R907 617 – R995 592 per annum (OSD)
CENTRE : Ref No: DOE09/06/2026 (Alfred Nzo West – Mt Ayliff CMC) Ref No: DOE09/06/2026 (Chris Hani East – Cofimvaba CMC)
Ref No: DOE09/06/2026 (Buffalo City Municipality – Qonce CMC) Ref No: DOE09/06/2026 (Amathole East – Dutywa CMC)
Ref No: DOE09/06/2026 (Sarah Baartman – Humansdorp CMC) Ref No: DOE09/06/2026 (OR Tambo Coastal – Lusikisiki CMC)
REQUIREMENTS : A recognised Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology or relevant; registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an
Independent Psychologist; and relevant experience, knowledge, and skills in education and psychological services. A minimum of one year of experience or
relevant clinical experience as a Psychologist. Applicants must have a sound understanding of education and psychology legislation and policies, including
the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Performance
Management and Development System (PMDS), Children’s Act, White Paper
6, the Policy on Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS), and the South African Schools Act (SASA), particularly Section 12. Strong
communication skills (both written and verbal) and excellent command of the
English language are essential. Skills: Therapeutic assessment and techniques; Multi-disciplinary teamwork; Preventative and developmental
approach; Development of training programmes for the SBST; Report writing;
Analysis of data and trends; Communication, consultation and facilitation skills;
Computer literacy; Presentation skills and organising and planning.
DUTIES : The District Educational Psychologist will be strategically deployed to provide targeted interventions and support at a cluster of special schools for two days
per week. The other three days will be allocated to district-wide educational psychology functions, ensuring comprehensive support across the district. The
Educational Psychologists will serve as a member of the District-based Support
Team (DBST), providing psychological services within the District Circuit
Management Centre (CMC) and/or school context. Duties include supporting the implementation of the SIAS policy by identifying and assisting learners
experiencing barriers to learning and development. Services must align with the Scope of the Profession of Psychologists as outlined by the HPCSA (2008).
The incumbent will be responsible for delivering a range of psychological and therapeutic interventions, such as psychotherapy, counselling, trauma
debriefing, and making appropriate referrals to specialists. Furthermore, the psychologist will design and implement educationally responsive programmes
to address learner diversity, including parental and educator guidance, targeted interventions to address barriers to learning, and recommendations for
assessment accommodations. The role also includes maintaining annual
HPCSA registration, complying with Continuing Professional Development
(CPD) requirements, and conducting psychological research and interventions in accordance with applicable legislation such as the Health Professions Act,
Mental Health Act, and Children’s Act, as well as the ethical guidelines set by the HPCSA and the Professional Board for Psychology. Driver’s licence is
required.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Putter (Tel: 040 608 4200) For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.