Events and Activation Officer (Head Office) at The South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP)

Job Description

• SACAP (The South African College of Applied Psychology) is the leading independent provider of accredited Psychology, Counselling, Human Resource Management, Business Management and Social Work qualifications, with all courses grounded in psychology. We have campuses in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Online.
• SACAP is seeking an Events and Activation Officer that will be based at our Head Office.
• The Events and Activation Officer is responsible for planning, organising, and executing online and on-campus marketing events and activations from start to finish, ensuring they run smoothly, on time and achieve their intended purpose.
• This role drives student recruitment, engagement, and brand awareness for SACAP College and SACAP Global.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree/Diploma in marketing, project management, events or similar.
• 1-2 years’ experience where planning, organization and execution can be demonstrated.
• Digital and traditional marketing acumen required.

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially English.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft and Google suite
• Deep understanding of brand corporate identity.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking.
• Ability to adapt and make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to manage difficult enquiries and complaints.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Network savvy

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTE:

• Personable, presentable and articulate.
• Understanding and able to navigate through difficult conversations.
• Communicative in a smaller and broader team.
• Time management and deadline driven.
• Agile thinking in an ever-changing environment.
• Committed collaborative team player.
• Positive attitude and responsibility.
• Creative by nature.
• Innovative, tech savvy and pro-active.
• Passionate about their work.

Operating Hours:

This is a full-time position operating from Mondays to Fridays*:

• Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00
• Friday: 08:30 – 16:00

Closing Date 12 October 2026