Educator

SACAP; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An independent higher education institution in Durban seeks a full-time Educator to join the Academic team. The role includes teaching multiple modules per term and enhancing campus culture among part-time educators within the Applied Psychology Faculty. The ideal candidate must be a Registered Counsellor with HPCSA registration, possess a Master's degree in Psychology, and have at least 3 years of teaching experience, particularly in a blended-learning context. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of a Registered Counsellor with HPCSA registration.
• Master’s degree in Psychology with HPCSA registration is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in Higher Education.

Responsibilities

• Teach five modules per term.
• Ensure quality assurance of module delivery.
• Assist Learning Designers as a Subject Matter Expert.

Skills

Teaching experience in Higher Education

Strong academic writing skills

Management and leadership skills

Technologically savvy

Creative and flexible

Education

Registered Counsellor with HPCSA registration

Master's degree in Psychology

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 looking for a full-time Educator to form part of the Academic team at SACAP Durban Campus. The Educator will be responsible for teaching five modules per term and building a community of practice with part-time educators, teaching modules within the Applied Psychology Faculty as part of the curriculum at SACAP.

Responsibilities

• Teaching five modules per term
• Quality Assurance of the delivery of a portfolio of modules and their associated part-time educators by building a community of practice to support educators
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert to assist Learning Designers and Curriculum Developers
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of campus culture amongst part-time educators.
• Be an active member of the Research and Ethics Committee

The role will report directly to the Head of Learning and Teaching: Physical Campuses.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum qualification of a Registered Counsellor with a HPCSA registration
• Master’s degree in Psychology with professional registration with the HPCSA will be an advantage
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in Higher Education, particularly within a blended-learning context
• Technologically savvy
• Strong academic writing skills
• Experience with curriculum development
• Exceptional organisational, management, and leadership skills
• Understanding of the higher education landscape in South Africa

Personal Attributes

• A self-starter and motivator
• A practice change catalyst
• High energy and solution-focused
• Self-disciplined with outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communicator
• Strategic influencer
• Able to develop and empower others
• Manages stress well and has the ability to work under pressure
• An intrinsic sense of academic excellence
• Creative, flexible and energetic
• Commitment to the culture and values of SACAP

Operating Hours

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

Monday to Thursday: 08:30am to 17:00pm; Friday:08:30am to 16:00pm

• Due to the nature of this role, there will be a need to work flexible hours to the extent to which it is reasonably necessary to perform the duties of this position.

Application Process

Please upload a copy of your Curriculum Vitae as well as a relevant supporting documents via our careers portal by 13 February 2026.