Senior Assistant Officer Spiritual Support Practitioner (post level 12) (Job ID 6354)

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements as well as the following standard documentation:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of your qualifications or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications please include SAQA accreditation).
A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter appointment contract service certificate or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:
Spiritual Interventions
Act in accordance with the scope of practice and ethical guidelines as set out by the South African National Traditional Healers Association (SANTHA).
Provide spiritual support using models that are best suited for each client.
Provide crisis management.
Maintain client records for record-keeping purposes.
Training of staff and students
Present developmental workshops and programmes for students and staff.
Liaise with colleagues residence and college heads and other role players regarding the requests organising and presenting of workshops on and off campus.
Establishing policies guidelines and protocols
Establish a service model for spiritual support within the Health and Wellness Centre.
Assist the Director with conceptualising a policy on the model of spiritual support within the UFS.
Administration
Respond to email inquiries booking/scheduling of sessions with students.
Keep records safeguarding clients confidential information and process notes.
Write reports and provide feedback to clients on interventions.
Write referral letters and communication with students via email or phone call for collection.

Inherent requirements:
Grade 12 or national vocational certificate on NQF Level 4.
Registration with the Traditional Healers organisation or with the South African National Traditional Healers Association (SANTHA)(attach proof).
Minimum of one (1) years relevant experience working within African Indigenous spiritual support with students in Higher Education.

Recommendations:
One (1) year of experience in providing spiritual support within a counselling setting in a higher education environment.
Competency in an additional African Language.

Required competencies:
Results Orientated:
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
Leading:
- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
Building Coalitions:
- The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:
1 March 2026

Closing date:
10 February 2026

Salary:
The annual remuneration package including benefits is R388 426.59 R487 479.38 per annum depending on the budget available for the position relevant work experience and qualifications.

Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme medical aid scheme group life insurance housing allowance leave and sick leave service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:
For enquiries please feel free to contact or email or . Additionally kindly contact / 2979 / 9629 for assistance.

General:
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The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.