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 Life and Leadership Advisor based at our Pretoria Campus.

The Student Life and Leadership Advisor plays a pivotal role in the Student Life and Leadership Centre, contributing to the holistic development and engagement of students. The advisor's responsibility is providing guidance, mentorship, and support to student leaders and organizations. The Advisor will collaborate with various stakeholders to design and implement leadership development programs, foster student engagement, and contribute to the overall success of the center.

The main purpose of the SLL advisor is to empower and assist students on their leadership development journey, ultimately improving their college experience. This role aims to cultivate an inclusive campus community where students can thrive academically, personally, and socially. The advisor plays a role, in mentoring student leaders, offering guidance to individuals who face challenges and organizing programs and initiatives that contribute to a lively campus environment. Ultimately the main objective is to support the growth and success of students throughout their journey.


QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• At least two years’ experience in Higher Education

SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Computer literate
• Time management
• Organized/structured.
• Highly developed relationship building skills.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Enthusiasm for Higher Education in South Africa, particularly in the Private Higher Education sector (PHEI)
• A passion for student support
• Responsible, reliable and purpose driven in their approach.
• Self-motivated and holds themselves to a standard of excellence when completing tasks.
• Is flexible and adaptable where needed to achieve
• Displays high integrity in all
• Empathetic
• Is diplomatic, professional, and person-centered in their interactions.
  
• Manages stress well and can work under pressure

The role reports directly to the Student Life and Leadership Manager.

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.

Please upload a copy of your Curriculum Vita, a copy of your Identity Document and all other relevant supporting documents.

Application closes 21 March 2025