Jobs at The South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP)

The candidate will be required to perform various functions that would include:

• Front line of communication, coordination and support to Durban Educators
• Ongoing coordination of quality assurance processes
• Online Educator wellness and engagement
• Timetable scheduling, recruitment and onboarding
• Acting as the general liaison for Durban Educators around administrative and academic challenges

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of a 3-year undergraduate degree, preferably in Human Resource Management or Business Administration
• At least 3 years of academic administration / coordination experience, preferably within Higher Education in South Africa
• Technologically savvy / strong digital literacy skills, with a special interest in Online Education
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Highly developed relationship-building / interpersonal skills
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive with the ability to anticipate and plan ahead of time

Personal Attributes:

• Enthusiasm for Higher Education in South Africa, particularly in the Private Higher Education (PHEI) sector
• A passion for online education
• Responsible, reliable and purpose-driven in their approach
• Self-motivated and holds themselves to a standard of excellence when completing tasks
• Is flexible and adaptable where needed to achieve results
• Displays high integrity in all situations
• Creative and forward thinking in problem solving and finding ways to create efficiencies

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Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing academic support and development to SACAP’s students
• Acting as a point of contact for all academic support and development needs
• Responding to and resolving student queries within the stipulated time frames
• Involved in termly orientation per new cohort
• Monitoring student academic performance and engagement
• Tracking and documenting national academic support and development metrics
• Study plans and career guidance
• Academic one-on-one counselling
• Awareness / advocacy campaigns re: academic issues
• Facilitating peer support and peer-assisted learning
• Identifying at-risk students and tracking retention.
• Utilizing SACAP’s Student Management System in order to provide expert guidance to SACAP students.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES

• A minimum of an Honours degree qualification in the discipline of Counselling, Psychology, Coaching, Sociology, Human Resources, Business Management, Bachelor of Social Science or other degree qualification or other degree qualification; OR at least 5-years’ experience in a cognate field with high academic results
• Advanced computer literacy skills, including online systems
• 2 years of full-time experience, preferably within the field of Higher Education.
• Ability to observe, monitor, collect, and record student data.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about SACAP and its offerings
• Highly developed relationship building / interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Enthusiasm for Higher Education in South Africa, particularly in the Private Higher Education sector (PHEI)
• A passion for academic support
• Responsible, reliable and purpose driven in their approach 
• Self-motivated and holds themselves to a standard of excellence when completing tasks 
• Is flexible and adaptable where needed to achieve results 
• Displays high integrity in all situations 
• Empathetic
• Is diplomatic, professional and person-centered in their interactions
• Manages stress well and has the ability to work under pressure 

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Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing academic support and development to SACAP’s students
• Acting as a point of contact for all academic support and development needs
• Responding to and resolving student queries within the stipulated time frames
• Involved in termly orientation per new cohort
• Monitoring student academic performance and engagement
• Tracking and documenting national academic support and development metrics
• Study plans and career guidance
• Academic one-on-one counselling
• Awareness / advocacy campaigns re: academic issues
• Facilitating peer support and peer-assisted learning
• Identifying at-risk students and tracking retention.
• Utilizing SACAP’s Student Management System in order to provide expert guidance to SACAP students.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES

• A minimum of an Honours degree qualification in the discipline of Counselling, Psychology, Coaching, Sociology, Human Resources, Business Management, Bachelor of Social Science or other degree qualification or other degree qualification; OR at least 5-years’ experience in a cognate field with high academic results
• Advanced computer literacy skills, including online systems
• 2 years of full-time experience, preferably within the field of Higher Education.
• Ability to observe, monitor, collect, and record student data.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about SACAP and its offerings
• Highly developed relationship building / interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Enthusiasm for Higher Education in South Africa, particularly in the Private Higher Education sector (PHEI)
• A passion for academic support
• Responsible, reliable and purpose driven in their approach 
• Self-motivated and holds themselves to a standard of excellence when completing tasks 
• Is flexible and adaptable where needed to achieve results 
• Displays high integrity in all situations 
• Empathetic
• Is diplomatic, professional and person-centered in their interactions
• Manages stress well and has the ability to work under pressure 

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Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing academic support and development to SACAP’s students
• Acting as a point of contact for all academic support and development needs
• Responding to and resolving student queries within the stipulated time frames
• Involved in termly orientation per new cohort
• Monitoring student academic performance and engagement
• Tracking and documenting national academic support and development metrics
• Study plans and career guidance
• Academic one-on-one counselling
• Awareness / advocacy campaigns re: academic issues
• Facilitating peer support and peer-assisted learning
• Identifying at-risk students and tracking retention.
• Utilizing SACAP’s Student Management System in order to provide expert guidance to SACAP students.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES

• A minimum of an Honours degree qualification in the discipline of Counselling, Psychology, Coaching, Sociology, Human Resources, Business Management, Bachelor of Social Science or other degree qualification or other degree qualification; OR at least 5-years’ experience in a cognate field with high academic results
• Advanced computer literacy skills, including online systems
• 2 years of full-time experience, preferably within the field of Higher Education.
• Ability to observe, monitor, collect, and record student data.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about SACAP and its offerings
• Highly developed relationship building / interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Enthusiasm for Higher Education in South Africa, particularly in the Private Higher Education sector (PHEI)
• A passion for academic support
• Responsible, reliable and purpose driven in their approach 
• Self-motivated and holds themselves to a standard of excellence when completing tasks 
• Is flexible and adaptable where needed to achieve results 
• Displays high integrity in all situations 
• Empathetic
• Is diplomatic, professional and person-centered in their interactions
• Manages stress well and has the ability to work under pressure 

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Related bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5-8 years + relevant, demonstrative experience in Talent Acquisition, Building Talent pools, Networking, Targeted Selection & Candidate research.
• Private, Tertiary Educational industry experience will be advantageous

SKILLS:

• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Data-driven approach to recruitment and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment requirements simultaneously.
• Knowledge of labour laws and compliance requirements.
• Strong experience in full-cycle recruitment, employer branding, and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of HR best practices related to Recruitment and Selection.
• Proficiency in recruitment technology, ATS, and social media recruiting.
• Administratively Strong

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Integrity
• Objective
• Attention to detail
• Proactive
• Structured
• Strong communication
• Interpersonal capability
• High EQ
• Highly Adaptable
• Problem-solving
• Tech-Savy
• Cultural Awareness
• Leadership capability
• Discretion and Professional
• Passion for Talent Acquisition

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The candidate will be required to perform various functions that would include:

• Organize and maintain library collections through effective cataloging and shelving practices.
• Utilize library systems and technologies for efficient information retrieval.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and offering guidance to patrons.
• Contribute to the overall organization of the library, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Demonstrate attention to detail in all aspects of library management.
• Collaborate with other library staff members for effective teamwork.
• Adapt to evolving technologies in the library environment.
• Actively promote a love of literature and learning within the community.
• Assisting any and all students as well as educators in finding resources when necessary i.e. online journals, textbooks ·
• Issuing of log-in details so students may access online resources.
• Assisting with printing and receiving of fines

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma / Degree in Library and Information Science.
• 3 – 5 years of library experience preferably in Higher Education

SKILLS

• Communication skills
• Cataloguing & Shelving
• Strong administrative & organizational skills
• Library Software knowledge
• Information Retrieval
• Knowledge of Classification Systems
• Database Management
• Library Policies
• Computer Skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Committed to working toward attaining excellence
• Enthusiasm in developing self & others
• Teamwork: Working well with colleagues to maintain a positive work environment.
• Multitasking: Balancing various responsibilities to ensure smooth library operations.
• Problem-Solving: Addressing challenges and finding effective solutions.
• Tech Proficiency: Familiarity with library systems, databases, and other relevant technologies.
• Research Skills: Assisting patrons in locating and accessing information.
• Customer Service: Providing friendly and helpful assistance to library patron 

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Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide individual and/or group counselling (including crisis intervention / debriefing) to students in need of mental health support
• Acting as a point of contact for all student wellness support and development needs;
• Take on a lead role in student wellness and mental health awareness campaigns and projects
• Responding to and resolving student queries within the stipulated time frames;
• Involved in termly orientation per new cohort;
• Develop and implement mental health outreach initiatives, including workshops, group sessions, and community events, to promote mental health and wellness among students.
• Tracking and documenting national student wellness support and development metrics;
• Study plans and career guidance;
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop and implement policies and programs that support student well-being and promote a healthy campus environment. Identifying at-risk students and tracking retention;
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all interactions with students, including progress notes and treatment plans.
• Stay up-to-date on current research and best practices in mental health counselling and wellness promotion.
• Utilising SACAP’s Student Management System to provide expert guidance to SACAP students.
• May act as site coordinator to student counsellors completing their practicum / Work Integrated Learning hours.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES

• A minimum of a degree qualification in the discipline of Counselling, Psychology or Coaching; or at least 5-years’ experience in a cognate field with high academic results
• Registered Counsellor with HPCSA
• Advanced computer literacy skills, including online systems
• 2 years of full-time experience, preferably within the field of Higher Education.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about SACAP and its offerings
• Highly developed relationship building / interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• A passion for Student Wellness
• A passion for disability support
• Responsible, reliable and purpose-driven in their approach 
• Self-motivated and holds themselves to a standard of excellence when completing tasks 
• Is flexible and adaptable where needed to achieve results 
• Displays high integrity in all situations 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathetic
• Is diplomatic, professional and person-centred in their interactions
• Manages stress well and can work under pressure