TUT invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Counselling Psychology Internship vacancies. The closing date for applications is 20 October 2025.
Location
Pretoria West Campus, Tshwane, South Africa
About the Internship
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Directorate of Student Development and Support (SDS) is looking for four Counselling Psychology Interns for the 2026/2027 academic year.
- Length: 12 months
- Start date: 2 January 2026
- Purpose: Build practical experience in counseling while providing real help to students, staff and nearby communities.
This internship gives you a chance to work in a university setting, learn from different teams, run workshops, and help people with their mental health and study habits.
Why This Internship Matters
If you are an MA Counselling Psychology student, this program can help you:
- Earn supervised clinical hours that match the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) standards.
- Practice counseling with students, staff, and community groups.
- Design, run, and evaluate educational programs that encourage good mental health.
- Improve paperwork and report‑writing—skills every counseling professional needs.
Flip this internship into a solid foundation for your future counseling career.
Key Responsibilities
When you join, you’ll be expected to:
Counseling & Client Support
- Offer one‑on‑one and group counseling sessions to TUT students.
- Conduct talks, workshops, and training sessions about stress, exam anxiety, healthy habits, etc.
- Help students sharpen academic, personal, and wellness skills.
Community Engagement
- Provide counseling to kids in local homes.
- Help with outreach programs that raise awareness about mental health in the community.
Administration & Compliance
- Keep accurate records of every case and submit required reports to SDS.
- Join team meetings and share ideas in a collaborative environment.
- Follow ethical rules and respect confidentiality at all times.
Notice: Selected candidates may need to give a short presentation or complete a skill test.
Minimum Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an MA Counselling Psychology program at a recognized university.
- Good people skills; able to work with many different groups.
- Strong time‑management and stress‑handling abilities.
- Clear, professional communication and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of ethical counseling practices.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team while showing initiative and creativity.
- Willing to keep information private and professional.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands‑on counseling in campus, psycho‑education, and community settings, all under supervision.
- Exposure to case management, referral routes, and working with other health professionals.
- Experience in building, running, and measuring programs.
- Boosted reporting, record‑keeping, and other admin skills needed for HPCSA certification.
- Confidence in your own counseling style and a clearer professional identity.
How to Apply
Follow these steps carefully. Missing any document will get your application rejected.
Download the Application Form
Get the standard TUT application form from the university intranet.Create a Professional CV
Keep it brief, relevant, and up to date. Highlight any counseling or teaching work you’ve done.Attach Certified Copies of:
- South African ID
- Academic transcripts
- All relevant HPCSA registration papers
- One reference letter from a current lecturer or supervisor (signed, dated, on letterhead)
Send Your Package to Ms. Lindokuhle Nkosi
Email: nkosil1@tut.ac.zaSubject line example:
Ref 25/172 – Counselling Psychology Internship – [Your Name]Keep a Copy
Save the email and request a read receipt so you know it reached its destination.
Questions about the program?
Email Lynne Malan at malanl@tut.ac.za.
Important Dates & Location
- Start date: 2 January 2026
- Duration: 12 months
- Campus: Pretoria West (Directorate of Student Development and Support)
- Closing date: 20 October 2025
Pro Tips for a Standout Application
- Tailor your CV to show counseling, group facilitation, workshop design, and detail‑oriented admin work.
- In your cover email, link your communication, initiative, ethics, and teamwork skills to the internship duties.
- If you’ve helped students, youth, or children with counseling, or designed educational content, highlight it.
- Make sure all certifications are recent (less than three months) and easy to read.
- If you make it to the interview stage, prepare a 15‑20 minute presentation on a psycho‑educational topic like exam stress or peer support.
TUT Counselling Psychology Internship Programme 2026/2027 is a rare chance for MA students to earn supervised clinical hours, develop real counseling tools, and make a meaningful impact on student and community mental health. Only four spots are open, so act fast—submit your application before 20 October 2025 and start your journey in counseling psychology with TUT.