Student Wellness & Disability Support Advisor

South African College of Applied Psychology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

SACAP (The South African College of Applied Psychology) seeks a Student Wellness Advisor for the Cape Town campus to support students with disabilities and barriers to learning. You will assess needs, craft tailored support plans, and coordinate faculty to foster an inclusive environment while providing counselling and advocacy for student wellbeing.

You will work with the Disability Committee, Student Support Teams, and Academic teams, reporting to the Student Wellness Manager and collaborating

Qualifications

• A minimum bachelor’s degree in counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in disability support services, counselling, or a related field.
• HPCSA registration or relevant counselling certification is a plus.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of mental health issues and resources.
• Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Assess student needs and develop individualised support plans.
• Coordinate faculty and staff to ensure an inclusive learning environment.
• Provide counselling and advocacy to promote student well‑being and academic success.
• Liaise with Disability Committee, Student Support Teams, and Academic teams.

Skills

Disability support

Counselling

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Assistive technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related field

Job description

SACAP (The South African College of Applied Psychology) seeks a Student Wellness Advisor for the Cape Town campus to support students with disabilities and barriers to learning. You will assess needs, craft tailored support plans, and coordinate faculty to foster an inclusive environment while providing counselling and advocacy for student wellbeing.

You will work with the Disability Committee, Student Support Teams, and Academic teams, reporting to the Student Wellness Manager and collaborating