Faculty Manager: Applied Psychology

South African College of Applied Psychology; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in South Africa seeks a Faculty Manager for a 6-month fixed term contract. The incumbent will provide high-level academic and operational support to ensure excellence within the Faculty. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology and have a minimum of 5 years' experience in Higher Education, alongside relevant skills in curriculum design and quality assurance. This is a full-time role, operating Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in Higher Education.
• Experience in curriculum design and quality assurance.
• Strong working knowledge of CHE, SAQA, DHET, and HPCSA regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage curriculum implementation and uphold curriculum excellence.
• Assure academic quality across the Faculty.
• Support academic teams and align regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Strong academic writing and curriculum design skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

Strong organisational and project management skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology

Job description

Overview

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.

Position

Faculty Manager – a fixed term contract for 6 months. This role provides high‑level academic and operational support to the Head of Faculty, ensuring operational excellence within the Faculty.

Responsibilities

Manages curriculum implementation, upholds curriculum excellence, assures academic quality, supports academic teams, and aligns regulatory frameworks across the Faculty.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in Higher Education.
• Experience in curriculum design and quality assurance.
• Strong working knowledge of CHE, SAQA, DHET, and HPCSA regulatory frameworks.

Skills

• Strong academic writing and curriculum design skills.
• Deep understanding of QA frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage, motivate and lead collaboratively.
• Strong organisational skills and project management/operational skills.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to student success and continuous improvement.
• Forward‑thinking, academically rigorous, and adaptable to change.

Personal Attributes

• Academically grounded and detail‑oriented.
• Integrity driven and principled.
• Highly organised and systems‑minded.
• Collaborative and relationship‑centred.
• Calm, balanced and solutions focused.
• Strategic yet pragmatic.
• Student‑centred in thinking.
• Curious, adaptive and self‑driven.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast‑paced environment.

Operating Hours

This is a full‑time position operating from Monday to Friday*:

Monday to Thursday: 08:30am to 05:00pm

Friday: 08:30am to 04:00pm

Application Process

Kindly submit your Curriculum Vitae and a copy of your Identity Document via the SACAP careers Portal by 12 January 2026.