Registered Councillor Grade 1

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Registered Councillor Grade 1, based in ST MARGARET CHC. This is a permanent post, paying R741,102. How to apply: Applications must be forwarded to: EMAIL ADRESS Assistant Director: HRM Private Bag x517 Umzimkhulu 3297 : StmargaretsHospital.HRjobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za Reference number to quote: SMCHC03/2026 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma counselling services
• Provide mental health care psychological education to the patients to St Margaret’s CHC and its clinic as well as to UMzimkhulu sub district
• Screen patients and refer them where necessary
• Conduct in service training of health professionals/workers on mental health care issues
• Conduct outreach services on mental health issues
• Strengthen referral of patients with mental health disorders
• Manage clinical records
• Conduct health talks

Requirements

• Senior certificate (grade 12) or equivalent qualification plus
• Four-year Bachelor of Psychology
• A valid certificate of registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Registered Counsellor
• Current registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa [2026] Independent Practice
• Unendorsed, Valid Driver’s license (code B or C1)
• Knowledge of National Health Act
• Human Resources Policies
• Public Finance Management act [PFMA]
• Health Professional Council of South Africa ethics and practices
• Analytical and computer skills
• Report writing skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills
• Ability to under pressure, independently and as a team
• Counselling skills