165 Counselling Jobs and Work in South Africa

At Intellect, we’re a leading global mental health tech company in 100+ markets worldwide. We partner with employers, insurers, and governments to deliver coaching, counselling, and therapy services across Australia. We’re expanding our EAP provider network and hiring coaches, counsellors, and psychologists. Whether you’d like to supplement your private practice or take on a full-time career pathway, Intellect offers flexibility to fit your lifestyle.

Why Join Us?

Flexibility in employment models: freelance, contracted, part-time, or full-time — so you can maintain your own private caseload/clients while expanding with Intellect
Competitive compensation & attractive perks
Minimal admin burden — we handle scheduling, billing, client matching
Diverse client base — from local employees to regional/global Fortune 500 companies
Additional opportunities: CISP (Critical Incident Stress Programme), webinars, in-person seminars, clinical leadership

What You’ll Do

Provide 1:1 telehealth and onsite coaching, counselling, or therapy-style consultations, offering general advice only (not treatment)
Deliver CISP (Critical Incident Stress Programme) virtually or onsite as needed
Facilitate webinars and in-person seminars (optional)
Support employees with wellbeing, stress, and resilience
Collaborate with Intellect’s internal clinical team to improve EAP programs

Requirements

Education: Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology/Counselling.
License: Must be registered in Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Additional languages: Afrikaans
Willingness for Police Check and/or Working With Children Check (not mandatory, only if requested by some clients
Background in managerial or leadership support (e.g., coaching managers, HR advisory)
Prior EAP or workplace counselling experience
Flexibility for occasional onsite sessions

Benefits

Let’s Talk

This is more than a job.

It’s your chance to:

Work with a global provider network
Broaden your clientele base beyond local users
Grow your career outside of sessions through research, content, and webinars
Access supervision & CE most EAPs don’t provide

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and expand your practice with flexibility, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join Intellect in transforming workplace mental health across the country and beyond.

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