Academic Support Specialist

5 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Cape Peninsula University of Technology Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Academic Support Specialist to join our team at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the academic success and wellbeing of our students.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality academic support services to students, including individual and group counselling, crisis intervention, and psychoeducational workshops. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology, with registration as a psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. A minimum of one year's work experience as a registered psychologist is also required.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Counselling and Crisis Debriefing: Provide therapy and counselling to students facing academic, personal, social, and career-related challenges. Facilitate student support groups on various psychoeducational topics.
  • Assessment Administration: Administer, process, and provide feedback on psychometric assessments.
  • Training and Development: Develop and facilitate skills development programs, psychoeducational workshops, and career preparedness initiatives.
  • Liaison and Consulting: Establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for students' psychosocial needs.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Salary: R850,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.



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