Employer: Genius Premium Tuition
Industry: Educational Psychology, Academic Mentorship & Tuition Services
Location: Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape (In-Person / On-Site)
Position Type: Full-Time Contract (12, 18, or 24+ Month Custom Programme Options)
Target Candidates: Honours Graduates in Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Educational, Industrial)
Compensation: R28 000.00 – R40 000.00 per month (Base R28 000 + Performance Performance Bonuses / Team Lead Path)
Work Schedule: Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 | Saturdays 09:00–12:00 (plus occasional after-hours family meetings)
Posted Date: 05 October 2026
Closing Date: 30 November 2026
About Genius Premium Tuition & The Master’s Prep Programme
Operating since 1993 with over 250,000 hours of 1-on-1 tuition delivered across Johannesburg and Cape Town, Genius Premium Tuition provides elite academic mentorship, scholastic diagnostic assessments, and custom learning strategies.
Genius is recruiting Psychology Honours Graduates for an Education Consultant / Internship role at their Claremont, Cape Town office. Specifically designed to prepare ambitious graduates for competitive Master’s in Psychology selection panels, this role provides hands-on, documented experience working directly with families, students, tutors, and registered psychologists—while earning a competitive salary.
Key Performance Areas & Clinical Skill Building
The Education Consultant owns a student’s end-to-end learning journey across five core areas:
1. Diagnostic Assessment & Family Consultations
- Family Intake Interviews: Conduct assessment interviews with parents and perform scholastic assessments with students presenting diverse learning, cognitive, and emotional needs.
- Barriers to Learning: Identify underlying academic barriers, socio-emotional difficulties, and motivation constraints.
2. Custom Programme Design & Matching
- Individualized Learning Plans: Design custom, data-driven educational programmes for each student and select/match appropriate specialized tutors.
3. Psychosocial Reporting & Feedback
- Report Writing: Draft, compile, and present comprehensive progress and diagnostic feedback reports to parents, guardians, and academic stakeholders.
4. Multidisciplinary Collaboration & Mentorship
- Cross-Functional Networking: Collaborate routinely with Educational, Counselling, and Clinical Psychologists, school teachers, and allied specialists.
- Tutor Coaching: Provide 1-on-1 coaching to tutor teams and mentor students directly throughout their academic lifecycle.
Benefits for Master’s in Psychology Selection
This programme is built to strengthen your M1 / Master’s application dossier:
- Documented Client Hours: A formal record of supervised hours worked mentoring students, assessing learning needs, and guiding families.
- Professional Certificate: Completion certificate in Educational Leadership and Psychology.
- High-Quality References: Personalized testimonial, character reference, and referee report from senior team leads for university panels.
- Flexible Timeline: Choose a 12, 18, or 24+ month programme tailored around your postgraduate university application deadlines.
Candidate Profile & Minimum Entry Requirements
To qualify for consideration for this role, applicants must meet the following mandatory criteria:
- Educational Qualifications:
- Completed Honours Degree in Psychology OR Honours currently in progress, or a related postgraduate qualification (Mandatory).
- Streams welcomed: Educational, Counselling, Clinical, or Industrial Psychology.
- Strong overall academic record (including Matric results).
- Mobility & Transport:
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License and own reliable vehicle (Mandatory).
- Location & Office Presence:
- Must reside in or near Claremont, Cape Town for daily full-time on-site work.
- HPCSA Registration Notice:
- This is an Education Consultant / Internship role preparing candidates for Master’s selection—it is NOT a registered psychologist position and does not require HPCSA registration.
Earnings & Initial Onboarding
- Starting Monthly Salary: R28,000.00 per month during structured training and initial months.
- Earning Potential: Performance-based progression to R30,000.00 – R40,000.00 per month (Team Leaders earn R35,000+).
- First 3 Months Onboarding: Structured shadowing and training alongside experienced team leads, mastering assessment methodologies before leading family consults.
Career Advice for Applicants
- Highlight Academic Results: Attach your complete Honours academic transcripts and Matric results to show strong academic performance.
- Align Application Timelines: Clearly state your planned Master’s application timeline (e.g., applying for 2028 or 2029 intake) so Genius can structure your programme duration.
- Emphasize Assessment & Report Skills: Feature any university research modules, assessment coursework, or student mentorship experience on page 1 of your CV.
Sample Selection & Interview Questions
Educational Psychology & Assessment Logic
- Question (Client Engagement): “How do you communicate sensitive assessment findings regarding a student’s learning barriers to parents while keeping them motivated and supportive?”
- Question (Programme Design): “How do you use qualitative data from family interviews and quantitative performance metrics to build a tailored educational strategy?”
How to Apply
Apply online directly on the official Genius Premium Tuition application portal:
- Employer: Genius Premium Tuition
- Role: Education Consultant (Psychology Stream)
- Location: Claremont, Cape Town