Work Integrated Learning Coordinator (Johannesburg Campus)

SACAP; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

SACAP on the Johannesburg Campus seeks a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator to support student success through meaningful experiential learning opportunities. You will facilitate WIL activities, supervise placements, and monitor progress within the Faculty of Applied Psychology.

The role requires a psychology qualification with HPCSA registration and experience in higher education. You will build industry links, ensure QA compliance, and support student employability across campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Psychology or BPsych Equivalent; HPCSA registration for at least 3 years.
• Minimum 2 years in WIL, student support, academic coordination or related higher education role.
• Experience in programme coordination and industry liaison; knowledge of QA requirements.
• Strong digital literacy; experience with LMS and student information systems; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student placements and supervise WIL activities.
• Monitor student progress and provide academic and professional guidance.
• Foster relationships with industry partners and placement sites.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, professional, and quality assurance requirements.
• Support student development, employability, and professional practice readiness.

Skills

WIL coordination

Student support

Programme coordination

Industry partnerships

Microsoft Office

Digital literacy

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Higher Education experience

Education

Bachelor of Psychology / BPsych Equivalent

HPCSA registration for 3+ years

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Student Information Systems

MS Office

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 Johannesburg 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

Application Process

Kindly submit your Curriculum Vitae, a copy of your ID and all relevant supporting documents to our career’s portal.