Work Integrated Learning Coordinator (Durban Campus)

SACAP; Durban; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

SACAP (The South African College of Applied Psychology) seeks a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator for the Durban Campus. The role supports students by facilitating experiential learning and supervising placements, bridging academic learning with professional practice.

The successful candidate will build industry relationships, manage WIL activities, and ensure compliance with quality assurance standards while contributing to academic coordination and student development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Psychology or BPsych Equivalent or an equivalent qualification.
• Current HPCSA registration for a minimum of three (3) years is essential.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a Work-Integrated Learning, student support, academic coordination, supervision, counselling, or related higher education role.
• Experience in programme coordination, student support, and administrative management.
• Knowledge of professional practice requirements, workplace learning environments, and industry trends in psychology and related disciplines.
• Experience in South African Higher Education is advantageous.
• Strong digital literacy, including LMS and student information systems, plus MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational, planning, and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate WIL learning activities and supervise student placements.
• Provide academic, professional, and developmental support to students throughout their WIL journey.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry and community partners.
• Coordinate placement and project opportunities and ensure compliance with institutional requirements.
• Support student success, employability, and professional development.
• Contribute to administration and programme coordination within the Durban Campus.

Skills

Student support

Academic coordination

Counselling

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

MS Office

LMS experience

Industry relationships

Education

Bachelor of Psychology / BPsych Equivalent

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 Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator for our Durban Campus. The WIL Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting student success by facilitating meaningful experiential learning opportunities that bridge academic learning and professional practice.

Based within the Faculty of Applied Psychology, the successful candidate will provide academic, professional, and developmental support to students, facilitate WIL learning activities, supervise student placements, and monitor student progress throughout their WIL journey.

The role also involves building and maintaining relationships with industry and community partners, coordinating placement and project opportunities, and ensuring compliance with institutional, professional, and quality assurance requirements.

This position is ideal for a registered psychology professional who is passionate about student development, experiential learning, and preparing future practitioners for professional practice and employment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology (BPsych Equivalent), or an equivalent qualification.
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) for a minimum of three (3) years is essential.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a Work-Integrated Learning, student support, academic coordination, supervision, counselling, or related higher education role.
• Experience in programme coordination, student support, and administrative management.
• Knowledge of professional practice requirements, workplace learning environments, and industry trends relevant to psychology and related disciplines.
• Experience working within the South African Higher Education sector will be advantageous.
• Strong digital literacy skills, including experience with learning management systems, student information systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational, planning, and time-management abilities.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Passion for higher education, student development, and experiential learning.
• Student-centred approach with a commitment to supporting student success, professional growth, and employability.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues, supervisors, placement sites, and external partners.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and operational demands.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and perform effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong administrative and coordination skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgement.

*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 the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator.

Operating Hours:

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

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