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Koketjo Tsebe (Dr)

Clinical Psychologist/ Senior Lecturer
Pretoria

Summary

Experienced Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer with history of impactful decision-making and strategic vision. Proven ability to drive organizational growth through collaborative leadership and adaptability to changing needs. Strong background in governance, clinical and sports psychology, education and stakeholder engagement. Known for fostering teamwork and consistently delivering results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Board Member (part-time)

National Boxing Championship (NBC)
02.2025 - Current
  • Overseeing the organization's overall management and strategic direction.
  • Ensuring financial management.
  • Develop health education resources for boxing.
  • Strengthen the relationship between multidisciplinary team members to provide adequate health services for boxers.
  • Collaborate with different stakeholders including universities to advance the science of boxing.

Team Psychologist: Proteas Women (part-time)

Cricket South Africa
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided individual consultations to athletes and technical team during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024- United Arab Emirates.
  • Develop psychological strategies that enable athletes to cope with and overcome setbacks.

Psychology Consultant (part-time)

TUT Sport
02.2024 - Current
  • Develop and introduce sport psychology programmes.
  • Develop mental health education policies to the team.
  • Perform needs analysis via administration of psychometric assessments.
  • Facilitate pro-active workshops that focus on mental skills training such as performance anxiety, goal setting, visualization, relaxation, leadership, etc.

Sport Management Advisory Board Member (part-time)

Tshwane University of Technology
02.2023 - Current
  • Maintain close relationships between the University, community, and professional groups.
  • Increased Advisory Board effectiveness by providing strategic guidance and insight into industry trends.

Senior Lecturer (full-time)

University of South Africa
01.2022 - Current
  • Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
  • Revised curriculum to align with industry trends, ensuring students were prepared for the job market.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development through attending workshops, webinars, and conferences to stay current with industry trends and best practices in higher education.
  • Designed course materials such as syllabi, lecture notes, assignments aligned with both programmatic outcomes as well as course-specific objectives.

Anti-Doping Appeal Board Member (part-time)

South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS)
12.2022 - 11.2027
  • Confirm or set aside any sanction imposed by the independent doping hearing panel (panel of first instance) and/or alternatively impose any suitable sanction it deems appropriate.
  • Explore on the relationship between doping and mental health.

High Performance Psychology Working Group Member (part-time)/ Team South Africa Psychologist

South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC)
03.2021 - 02.2025
  • Provide policy guidelines and strategies to the High-Performance Commission on all matters relating to High Performance Psychology.
  • Develop mental health education resources to different national sporting codes.
  • Integrate research findings into applied sports psychology.
  • Provide psychological support to national teams.
  • Team Psychologist for the Region 5 Games Lilongwe 2022.
  • Team Psychologist for the 13th African Games Accra 2023.
  • Team Psychologist for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Board Member

Boxing South Africa
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Reviewed financial reports, budgets, and audit results to monitor the organization''s fiscal health.
  • Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
  • Active participation in medical committee and education and training committee.

South African Senior Women National Team ‘Banyana Banyana’ Team Psychologist (part-time)

South African Football Association (SAFA)
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided individual consultations to athletes and technical team during the FIFA Women’s World Cup New Zealand and Australia 2023.
  • Conducted thorough psychological assessments using various testing methods to provide accurate diagnoses and inform treatment strategies.

Lecturer- Psychology (full-time)

University of South Africa
08.2019 - 12.2021


  • Align the teaching with global health education standards and practices.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
  • Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.

Clinical Psychologist (Community Services)

Steve Biko Academic Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2017

· Assess and diagnose patients dealing with psychological distress.

· Provide psychotherapy to patients.

· Involvement in psychiatric and neuro-rehabilitation rotation.

Administer psychometric assessment

  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for patients, addressing mental health needs.

Intern Clinical Psychologist

1 Military Hospital
01.2015 - 06.2016

· Assess and diagnose patients dealing with psychological distress.

· Provide psychotherapy to patients.

· Involvement in psychiatric and neuro-rehabilitation rotation.

Administer psychometric assessment

Education

MA - Diplomatic Studies

University of Pretoria
01.2025 - Current

Ph.D. - Psychology

University of Fort Hare
01.2017 - 01.2019

M.A. - Clinical Psychology

University of Limpopo
01.2014 - 01.2016

B.A Honours - undefined

University of Limpopo

B.A -

University of Limpopo
01.2008 - 01.2010

Skills

    Business consulting

    Leadership experience

    Policy evaluation

    Strategic thinking

Awards Recognitions

  • ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Silver Medalist.
  • FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Last 16 (Psychologist-Team South Africa).
  • Inside Education Foundation 100 South African Shining Stars (2024).
  • Mail & Guardian (2021) 200 Young South Africans (sports category).
  • Momentum gsport Awards Finalist (2021) for the Charlotte Maxeke Special Recognition Award.
  • Special Recognition and MEC Excellence Award: Limpopo Sports Awards (2020 & 2024) for the advocacy of sport psychology.

Personal Information

  • Age: 35
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African

Timeline

Board Member (part-time)

National Boxing Championship (NBC)
02.2025 - Current

MA - Diplomatic Studies

University of Pretoria
01.2025 - Current

Team Psychologist: Proteas Women (part-time)

Cricket South Africa
08.2024 - Current

Board Member

Boxing South Africa
05.2024 - 08.2024

Psychology Consultant (part-time)

TUT Sport
02.2024 - Current

South African Senior Women National Team ‘Banyana Banyana’ Team Psychologist (part-time)

South African Football Association (SAFA)
05.2023 - 04.2024

Sport Management Advisory Board Member (part-time)

Tshwane University of Technology
02.2023 - Current

Anti-Doping Appeal Board Member (part-time)

South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS)
12.2022 - 11.2027

Senior Lecturer (full-time)

University of South Africa
01.2022 - Current

High Performance Psychology Working Group Member (part-time)/ Team South Africa Psychologist

South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC)
03.2021 - 02.2025

Lecturer- Psychology (full-time)

University of South Africa
08.2019 - 12.2021

Ph.D. - Psychology

University of Fort Hare
01.2017 - 01.2019

Clinical Psychologist (Community Services)

Steve Biko Academic Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2017

Intern Clinical Psychologist

1 Military Hospital
01.2015 - 06.2016

M.A. - Clinical Psychology

University of Limpopo
01.2014 - 01.2016

B.A -

University of Limpopo
01.2008 - 01.2010

B.A Honours - undefined

University of Limpopo
Koketjo Tsebe (Dr)Clinical Psychologist/ Senior Lecturer