Career Quest

The Psychologist in the South African Police Service provides psychological assistance to personnel of the South African Police Service. They conduct workshops, do trauma debriefing and render counselling and psychotherapy. The psychologist uses techniques such as interviews, psychometric testing and workshops to help the South African Police Service personnel to overcome existing problems and difficulties. He/ she also guides them to develop skills of dealing with problems before they arise. The psychologists arranges team building , personal and leadership development programmes to satisfy the South African Police Service employees so that they can provide a good service.

What are the minimum requirements to become a Psychologist?

The person must have a B. Hons Degree in Psychology, Industrial Psychology or Personnel Management.

Training:

Individuals may be provided with internal training necessary to enhance their skills as psychologists.

Where can you be stationed?

Psychologists are stationed at Psychological Services of the South African Police Service.

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