Work Integrated Learning Coordinator

About this role

SACAP, the South African College of Applied Psychology, is hiring a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator for its Durban campus. The post sits within the Faculty of Applied Psychology. It exists to help students move from classroom learning into real professional practice.

What you’ll do

• Give students academic, professional and personal development support.
• Run WIL learning activities that link theory to workplace practice.
• Supervise student placements and check on progress through the WIL process.
• Build and keep up good relationships with industry and community partners.
• Arrange placement and project opportunities for students.
• Make sure WIL work meets institutional, professional and quality assurance standards.

What you need

• A Bachelor of Psychology, a Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology (BPsych Equivalent), or an equivalent qualification.
• Current HPCSA registration. The advert says a minimum of three years is essential.
• At least two years’ experience in WIL, student support, academic coordination, supervision, counselling or a related higher education role.
• Experience in programme coordination, student support and administration.
• Knowledge of professional practice, workplace learning and industry trends in psychology and related fields.
• Strong digital skills, including learning management systems, student information systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Strong organisation, planning and time management.
• Advantageous: experience in the South African higher education sector.

Is this job for you?

This job suits a registered psychology professional who cares about student growth and hands-on learning. You should enjoy preparing future practitioners for work. You also need to be comfortable managing many priorities and working with students, staff and external partners.

Tips before you apply

• Have your HPCSA registration details and qualification certificates ready. Check that your registration is current.
• On your CV, give clear examples of WIL, placement or student support work. Name the number of students or partner sites where you can.
• Show your coordination and admin skills with specific examples. Mention any learning management or student information systems you have used.

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