Student Disciplinary and Compliance Coordinator

South African College of Applied Psychology; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Student Disciplinary and Compliance Coordinator to manage student conduct and ensure compliance with institutional standards. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in Higher Education. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This full-time position operates Monday to Friday and offers a dynamic environment that fosters student integrity and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in Higher Education.
• Knowledge of and experience in student services or disciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee application of disciplinary procedures.
• Investigate allegations of student misconduct.
• Ensure compliance with data management standards.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

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 Student Disciplinary and Compliance Coordinator.

The Student Disciplinary and Compliance Coordinator serves a dual function within SACAP, playing a key role in both student conduct management and institutional compliance. In the area of student discipline, the coordinator is responsible for overseeing the fair and consistent application of disciplinary procedures, investigating allegations of student misconduct, and supporting a respectful and values-driven campus environment.

In addition, the coordinator supports the Governance Office by ensuring compliance with data and document management standards related to student records—particularly around admissions and application documentation. This includes verifying that all student-related data and records are complete, accurate, and aligned with institutional policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

Through this combined role, the coordinator helps maintain SACAP’s commitment to ethical conduct, data integrity, and operational excellence across the student lifecycle.


QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least three years’ experience in Higher Education
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as Education, Law, Public Administration, or Psychology
• Knowledge of and experience in student services, disciplinary coordination, or conflict resolution in an educational setting.

SKILLS:

• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make sound decisions.
• Excellent organisation and documentation skills.
  

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Empathic but policy driven
• Self-motivated and holds themselves to a standard of excellence when completing tasks
• Displays high integrity in all situations
• Is diplomatic, professional, and person-centred in their interactions
• Manages stress well and can work under pressure
  

The role reports directly to the Student Governance Manager and works closely with all student facing teams.


OPERATING HOURS:

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

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

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Kindly submit your Curriculum Vitae and a copy of your ID to via our career's portalby 01 August2025.