DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT LIFE AND EXPERIENCE
VACANCY: IRC 3401
The University of Botswana (UB), a premier state-owned tertiary institution dedicated to shaping the future through excellence, innovation and meaningful societal impact, invites applications from accomplished and suitably qualified professionals for the position of Counsellor, in the Department of Student Life and Experience.
The Counsellor will provide counselling services to the University’s students, addressing their emotional, mental and behavioural needs. The successful candidate will conduct individual and group counselling sessions, develop intervention plans and collaborate with other stakeholders, especially mental health professionals.
Duties: The incumbent will i) Use analytical skills across complex presenting issues and situations in developing an appropriate response and counselling intervention. ii) Provide professional individual/ group counselling, using different strategies, to students dealing with personal, emotional, academic and interpersonal challenges. iii) Provide resources that are helpful to students in their social, psychological and emotional adjustment iv) Make appropriate referrals to specialized services or outside resources v) Maintain accurate and confidential records of counselling sessions and interventions provided vi). Liaise with faculties and University staff to address psycho-social issues on campus vi) Provide crisis intervention and emergency services to students experiencing emotional distress. vii) Assist with the design and implement psycho-education programmes to facilitate students’ growth in different areas of their lives. viii) Provide consultative services within the University, community agencies, social services agencies, rehabilitation programs and health maintenance organizations.
Qualification Requirements: A Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology or related field is required.
Other requirements: i) Have excellent communication. ii) Excellent inter-and-intrapersonal, and crisis intervention skills. Iii) Be an experienced, competent and professional Counsellor.
How to apply: Applicants are to address the stated requirements and provide any other information to assist the University to determine the applicant’s suitability for the position. Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; provide current CVs (including telephone and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts, three work-related references.
The complete documentation should be sent to: The Manager: HR Business Partnering, University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana, Telephone: (+267) 3552167/2250/2842. E-mail: UBHRrecruitment@ub.ac.bw
Hand-delivered applications should be submitted to the University of Botswana Administration building, at the corner of Notwane and Mobuto roads, Administration Block 108 - Office No. 205 (second floor).
Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Applicants should inform their referees to i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and ii) submit their references directly to the above address before the stipulated closing date.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 10 August 2026