Counselling and career development

Contact DCCD

Have a question about your career, improving your learning or managing challenges that affect your studies?

Counselling support services are in place to assist you in navigating your journey with Unisa – our counsellors are here to support you in finding a way to manage your studies successfully. We encourage you to reach out and have discussions with Unisa counsellors by e-mail related to issues that are affecting your career planning and Unisa studies.

Find self-help resources (available 24/7) on our website at http://www.unisa.ac.za/counselling. These resources are available as audio files and PDF downloads and can be downloaded to your PC, phone or tablet.

Resources are available to:

  • Plan your career
  • Explore career fields
  • Prepare for job opportunities
  • Plan and manage your studies more effectively
  • Manage your personal development

Ask a counsellor by e-mail

E-mail a counsellor: counselling@unisa.ac.za

Contact a counsellor

Centre Contact names Email Telephone Physical address
Central Unit

Sunnyside, Pretoria

Dr Tshifhiwa Kodisang
Dr Nono Thipe
Ms Tina Molekoa
Mr Vusumuzi Penyane
Ms Melita Potjo
Ms Phezile Sidwaba

counselling@unisa.ac.za

012 4415385

Es’kia Mphahlele registration building, Corner Steve Biko & Justice Mahomed Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria

Gauteng

Sunnyside, Pretoria

Dr Enid Pitsoane
Ms Diksha Lala

CounsellingUnit_Gauteng@mylife.unisa.ac.za

012 4448700

Building 14, Ground floor, Corner Steve Biko & Justice Mahomed Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria

Florida
(Science Campus)

Mr Kagiso Mekoa
Ms Gloria Sephula

011 6709542 Unisa Science Campus, Florida, Phapha building, 1st floor 01-019D

Ekurhuleni

Mr Fhatuwani Makahane
Ms Kgomotso Nyamakazi

011 8459399 David Webstar Building, Corner R51 & Brazil Street, Daveyton

Johannesburg

Ms Mamashu Mabowa
Mr Monwabisi Mei

011 6304535

120 Fox Street, Indoni Building, Marshalltown, Johannesburg

Vaal

Ms Maserame Dipale

016 4556305 1st Floor, Hangar Building, Corner Voortrekker & Rhodes Avenue, Vereeniging

Eastern Cape

East London

Ms Nolwazi Somtsewu

EL-COUNSELLING@unisa.ac.za somtsn@unisa.ac.za

043 7090426/ 69/ 68

10 St Luke Road, Southernwood, East London

Mthatha

Dr Zama Sitshange
Ms Khulswa Phinzi

sitshcn@unisa.ac.za

phinzk@unisa.ac.za

MTH-COUNSELLING@unisa.ac.za

047 5041311/ 12/ 20/ 25
047 5041312

32 CNR Victoria & York Road, Mthatha

Gqebergha

Dr Joshua Ndlela

ndleljb@unisa.ac.za

PE-COUNSELLING@unisa.ac.za

041 3920117/ 8

Greyville House, Cnr Cape Rd, Ring Rd & Greyville Street, Greenacres, Gqebergha

KwaZulu-Natal

Durban

Dr Shariefa Hendricks
Ms Zuziwe Mhlane

hendrs@unisa.ac.za

endebezg@unisa.ac.za

counsellingkzn@unisa.ac.za

031 3358137/ 8119
031 3358117

230 Stalwart Simelane Street, Durban

Pietermaritzburg

Mr Tumelo Mokoena
Mr Sibonelo Gumede

mokoetg@unisa.ac.za

gumeds@unisa.ac.za

counsellingkzn@unisa.ac.za

033 3551738

1 Langalibalele Street, Office No 3, New Res Building, Pietermaritzburg

Midlands

Rustenburg

Ms Moatlhodi Nteeng

emoatlnr@unisa.ac.za

counselingmidlands@unisa.ac.za

014 5948810

19 Steen Street (c/o Steen & OR Tambo) Rustenburg

Bloemfontein

Ms Mathaba Hlaka

hlakamc@unisa.ac.za

counselingmidlands@unisa.ac.za

051 4110453

Nobel House, 196 Nelson Mandela Drive, Brandwag, Bloemfontein

North Eastern

Polokwane

Mr Tiyiselani Maluleke

malultl2@unisa.ac.za

nerccd@unisa.ac.za

0152903432

23A Landros Mare Street, Polokwane

Middelburg

Ms Rosemary Mpho

monammr@unisa.ac.za

nerccd@unisa.ac.za

013 2436965

26 Bhimy Damane Street, Middelburg

Nelspruit

Ms Sophie Nkwane

nkwansv@unisa.ac.za

nerccd@unisa.ac.za

013 7560949

31 Brown Street, Standard Bank Building, Nelspruit

Western Cape

Parow (Cape Town)

Dr Zama Khanyile
Ms Chantal Adams

Ekhanycz@unisa.ac.za

adamscl@unisa.ac.za

cptcounselling@unisa.ac.za

021 9364130 
021 9364123

15 Jean Simonis Street, Parow

Online sessions

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Last modified: Fri Aug 23 14:12:50 SAST 2024