What we do

Established in 1997, SACAP (South African College of Applied Psychology) is an independent provider of accredited Applied Psychology courses with campuses in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Online.

We offer a wide range of qualifications with our one-of-a-kind approach to learning. Our programme offering includes:

Certificates and Diplomas:

• Higher Certificate in Counselling and Communication Skills
• Advanced Certificate in Counselling and Communication Skills
• Diploma in Counselling & Communication Skills

Degrees & Postgraduate:

• Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Majoring in Psychology & Counselling)
• Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Majoring in Psychology & Human RM)
• Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Majoring in Psychology & BM)
• Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Psychology)
• Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Psychology) [BPsych Equivalent Programme]
• Masters of Social Science (Community Mental Health Promotion)

Professional Degrees:

• Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych)
• Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Psychology) [BPsych Equivalent Programme]
• Bachelor of Social Work

Coaching Courses Certificates:

• Coach Practitioner Programme
• Advanced Coach Practitioner Programme

Postgraduate:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching

Why Work For Us

We are an institution that believe in building strong relationships with people who are empowered to make a difference. SACAP is inspired by a vision of an empowered society, knitted by confident, self-aware individuals in healthy relationships with self, family and community.

Purpose: Educating for a better world

Vision: Develop change makers through innovative education.

Mission: Our grounding in applied psychology, together with our innovative and transformative educational philosophy, produce high quality graduates who blend skill, critical thinking and creativity to be responsive to the needs of society leading to positive change.

Team SACAP is a community of people with diverse skills, talents and experiences united as a social enterprise. Our team is acknowledged as leading professionals in their fields of expertise, and their personal development and welfare is prioritised.

Our Culture

• Integrity - We do what's right and not what's easy
• Excellence - We do ordinary things extraordinarily well
• Team-ness - Talent wins game. Teamwork wins championships
• Results oriented - We don't make excuses, we deliver results
• Person-centered - We love people and care about each individual
• Purposeful - We actualise what we believe

Our Hiring Process

Should you meet our position requirements, you will be invited to partake in our hiring process. Our hiring process consists of two interviews; the first interview is a competency based interview to determine ability to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the job. The second interview will be to assess whether you would be a perfect team fit and organisation culture fit. You may be asked to complete a competency / behavioural assessment after your first or second interview.

Recruitment checks will commence, should we decide that you are the perfect candidate for the position and for our organisation. An offer of employment will be extended to you, subject to positive / clear recruitment checks. Interviewed candidates who are not successful will receive notification thereof.