Counselling and Careers Development Unit (CCDU)

The CCDU provides a welcoming and safe space to students, to enhance their well-being and contribute to their academic success .

Based on an ethos of student-centeredness, the Unit is staffed by a small but dedicated team of professionals inclusive of psychologists, social workers, careers educators, life coaches and administrators who offer a variety of supportive and empowering services to the student community.

The following services are available through the Counselling & Careers Development Unit:

Career Services - career development through career counselling/education, psychometric career assessments and personal development workshops.
Therapy Services - one-on-one counselling and/or group therapy, trauma debriefing and psycho-education in the form of workshops and talks.
HIV/AIDS Education and Support services - holistic interventions and programmes for students affected and infected by HIV/AIDS.
Learn for Life - is a structured programme that provides psychosocial learning and life skills development for students through the facilitation of group processes, presentations, workshops and trainings.
Graduate Recruitment - A programme that facilitates contact between students and prospective employers through the organisation of career exhibitions, company presentations, and foyer interviews.
University Student Employment - facilitates student placement for part time, flexi time and/or temporary work.

The Unit's contact details are as follows:

Braamfontein, West Campus

Counselling and Careers Development Unit (CCDU) 011 717 9140/32

and

Wits Education Campus: Marang Building, Ground Floor

both offices are open Monday-Friday 08 h00-16 h30

Important health and safety/security numbers:

Campus Health and Wellness Centre 011 717 9110/1/3
Campus Protection Services (all hours in case of emergency) 011 717 4444/6666
Gender Equity Office GEO 011 717 9790

The Gender Equity Office deals with all aspects of gender based harm, e.g Sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape; Sexism / unfair discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation.

Useful Contact Information for after hours support: