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Community Keepers We create safe spaces for honest conversations and help schools build a culture of wellbeing.

Join our team: virtual therapy, delivered from our officeROLE: Virtual Counsellor / TherapistLOCATION: SAMRC building, B...
21/10/2026

Join our team: virtual therapy, delivered from our office

ROLE: Virtual Counsellor / Therapist
LOCATION: SAMRC building, Brentwood Park, Delft
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Social Worker (SACSSP) or Registered Counsellor (HPCSA)
CLOSING DATE: 4 Nov

Are you a qualified and experienced Social Worker or Registered Counsellor interested in providing virtual therapy to learners from primary and high schools?

Connecting with young people via technology takes a special kind of presence. We are looking for someone who is comfortable on digital platforms and genuinely interested in mastering digital rapport. You will need to read the room online, practice active listening, and build trust across the divide.

Due to the nature of our work, we have very specific requirements:
1. Social Worker or Registered Counsellor with practical counselling experience.
2. Fluent in English and one additional language (Afrikaans or isiXhosa). You will be interviewed in both languages.
3. Willingness to undergo thorough clearance checks.

If you meet all of the above criteria, we invite you to email your CV to [email protected] together with a one page motivation as to why you are an ideal candidate.

It's cool to be kind 🩵
21/10/2026

It's cool to be kind 🩵

Nearly 1 in 5 high school learners in South Africa have attempted su***de.*Su***de is the second leading cause of death ...
21/10/2026

Nearly 1 in 5 high school learners in South Africa have attempted su***de.*
Su***de is the second leading cause of death among South Africans aged 15 to 29.**

Here's how our team is responding to this crisis:

"September is Su***de Prevention Month, and on 10 September we marked the day with one message: “Your story is still being written.”

Not every learner who is struggling will walk into our office, so this year we put a poster in every classroom. Each one carries a message of hope and emergency contact numbers, right where learners spend their day.

We also handed out small cards at break time, a reminder to be gentle with yourself on the hardest days."

*Psychiatry Management Group
**Council for Medical Schemes

How can you show kindness today? đź’ś
20/10/2026

How can you show kindness today? đź’ś

“Where do you draw the line between procrastination and anxiety, and what do I do as a parent?”One parent asked this at ...
20/10/2026

“Where do you draw the line between procrastination and anxiety, and what do I do as a parent?”

One parent asked this at our recent session on Understanding and Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health, and it opened up an honest conversation. We talked about anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, the hopes parents have for their children, and how to share those hopes in ways that encourage rather than overwhelm.

We also talked about the parents themselves, who carry so much. Looking after a parent’s wellbeing has a ripple effect on the whole family.

There was plenty of laughter. One parent said, “Hier is mense wat dieselfde is” (there are people here who are just like us). Two mothers swapped numbers over coffee. We ended with a game of Ground Yourself, and parents asked for another round.

Parents don’t have to struggle alone.

~ 3.2 million South Africa children are bullied every year ~ 70% of bullying victims show trauma symptoms~ Bullied child...
19/10/2026

~ 3.2 million South Africa children are bullied every year
~ 70% of bullying victims show trauma symptoms
~ Bullied children are more likely to develop depression, anxiety and suicidal behaviour
(Halo Sim Labs)

Every year we run a Kindness Campaign in our schools.

Instead of addressing bullying with "stop" and "no" messages, we promote the antidote:

Kindness.

It is always a joy to host Prof Shirley Reynolds and Anne Owen on visits from the UK.We are feeling challenged and inspi...
19/10/2026

It is always a joy to host Prof Shirley Reynolds and Anne Owen on visits from the UK.

We are feeling challenged and inspired.

Safety is not just physical đź’š
16/10/2026

Safety is not just physical đź’š

Yesterday we trained 11 young people from Vulamathuba Empumelelo - an organisation that promotes the employability of yo...
14/10/2026

Yesterday we trained 11 young people from Vulamathuba Empumelelo - an organisation that promotes the employability of young people.

We know that trauma is a barrier to getting and keeping a job, which is why emotional literacy and mental health first aid are critical skills for South Africa's workforce.

Are you interested in our Mental Health First Aid training? - contact [email protected] for our brochure. Let's chat!

Our team in Bonnievale has been doing sessions with grade 1-3 on the foundations of emotions. What difference does this ...
12/10/2026

Our team in Bonnievale has been doing sessions with grade 1-3 on the foundations of emotions.

What difference does this make?

One of our Cape Town schools shared this story with us:

"I started the session with a breathing exercise the younger learners love, “smell the flowers, blow the candles”.

Afterwards I asked the learner which emotional zone she was in. The learner said she had arrived in the red zone (angry) after an incident in class and was now in the green zone (happy).

This is exactly what we want to promote at CK - young people who are aware of their emotional state and know how to regulate their emotions.”

Small building blocks - big impact 🩵

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Sustainability Institute, Lynedoch
Stellenbosch
7603

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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+27727815535

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