Hey future psychologists! Ready to kickstart your career with an amazing opportunity? If you’re currently studying towards your MA in Counselling Psychology and dreaming of hands-on experience, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has something special for you.
This isn’t just any opportunity; it’s a chance to join their highly sought-after Counselling Psychology Internship Programme for 2026 – and it comes with incredible support that functions much like a bursary for your professional development. TUT is offering 4 x Counselling Psychology internship positions at their Pretoria West Campus. This 12-month programme, starting January 2026, is designed to give you supervised experience, help you meet HPCSA requirements, and provide vital student counselling services. It’s an investment in your future, providing the practical skills and mentorship you need to thrive as a counselling psychologist in South Africa.
Who Can Apply?
Listen up! To be eligible for this fantastic opportunity, you need to meet these key requirements:
- You must be a South African unemployed graduate.
- You need to be currently registered as an MA (Counselling Psychology) student at a recognised university.
Beyond your qualifications, TUT is also looking for individuals with strong personal competencies, including:
- The ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.
- Excellent time and stress management skills, with the ability to prioritise and work independently.
- Strong communication, counselling, mentoring, and guidance skills.
- A proactive approach with initiative, creativity, and innovation.
- Effective presentation, lecturing, and facilitation skills.
- A commitment to a professional code of ethics and strict confidentiality.
As an intern, your critical performance areas will include:
- Providing professional counselling services to registered TUT students.
- Supporting students’ academic and personal development.
- Participating in psycho-educative programmes, presentations, and training.
- Offering individual and group counselling, including to children at a local children’s home.
- Meeting all administrative requirements within the Directorate of Student Development and Support (SDS).
- Actively contributing to effective team functioning.
What Does It Cover?
This internship programme, which runs for 12 months starting 2 January 2026, provides you with invaluable supervised practical experience, which is crucial for meeting the HPCSA requirements for Counselling Psychology. While the content doesn’t specify a financial stipend, internships of this nature often include one. The primary “coverage” is professional development, mentorship, and the pathway to professional registration, which is priceless for your career!
How to Apply?
Ready to jump on this opportunity? Here’s exactly how to apply for the TUT Counselling Psychology Internship Programme for 2026:
First, ensure you have all your documents ready. You’ll need to email your application to Ms. Lindokuhle Nkosi at [email protected]. Make sure your email subject line is spot on: “Application – Counselling Psychology Internship 2026 (Ref 25/172)”.
Your application email must include the following documents (make sure they are recently certified where indicated!):
- Your comprehensive CV.
- A certified copy of your ID.
- A reference letter from a current lecturer or supervisor.
- All relevant HPCSA registration documents (these must be certified).
- Your certified academic record.
- The standardised TUT application form (you can find this on the university intranet).
Heads Up! It’s super important to include both the standardised TUT application form and all recently certified documents. Missing these will unfortunately lead to disqualification, and we don’t want that for you!
If you have any questions, you can reach out to Lynne Malan at [email protected].
If you haven’t heard back within one month of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. They will only be in touch with shortlisted candidates. Oh, and a little note: TUT encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply – inclusivity rocks!
If this sounds like the right opportunity to launch your career, don’t wait — apply now! This is your chance to get the practical experience you need. Don’t forget to explore more awesome bursaries and internship opportunities right here on Bursaries Room!
