Events and Activation Officer (Head Office)

In brief

**Overview** SACAP, The South African College of Applied Psychology, is the leading independent provider of accredited qualifications in Psychology, Counselling, Human Resource Management, Business Management, and Social Work, with all courses grounded in psychology. It operates campuses in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and online. SACAP is seeking an Events and Activation Officer to be based at its Head Office. This role is responsible for planning, organising, and executing online and on-campus marketing events and activations from start to finish, ensuring they run smoothly, on time, and achieve their intended purpose. The position also drives student recruitment, engagement, and brand awareness for both SACAP College and SACAP Global. **What you will do** The Events and Activation Officer will: * Plan, organise, and execute online and on-campus marketing events and activations from start to finish. * Ensure events and activations run smoothly, on time, and achieve their intended purpose. * Drive student recruitment, engagement, and brand awareness for SACAP College and SACAP Global. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Degree/Diploma in marketing, project management, events, or a similar field. * 1-2 years’ experience where planning, organization, and execution can be demonstrated. * Digital and traditional marketing acumen. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially English. * Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft and Google suite. * Deep understanding of brand corporate identity. * Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities. * Ability to adapt and make decisions under pressure. * Ability to manage difficult enquiries and complaints. * Ability to work in a team environment. * Attention to detail. * Network savvy. * Personable, presentable, and articulate. * Understanding and ability to navigate through difficult conversations. * Communicative in a smaller and broader team. * Time management and deadline driven. * Agile thinking in an ever-changing environment. * Committed collaborative team player. * Positive attitude and responsibility. * Creative by nature. * Innovative, tech savvy, and pro-active. * Passionate about their work. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented individual with strong digital and traditional marketing acumen and a deep understanding of brand corporate identity. They should possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly in English, and be proficient with Microsoft and Google suites. This person must be adept at time management, multi-tasking, and making decisions under pressure, as well as capable of managing difficult inquiries and complaints. They should be personable, presentable, articulate, and able to navigate challenging conversations while contributing as a communicative, committed, and collaborative team player. Furthermore, the candidate should be deadline-driven, agile in their thinking, positive, responsible, creative, innovative, tech-savvy, proactive, and passionate about their work. **Deadline** 12 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/events-and-activation-officer-head-office-the-south-african-college-of-applied-psychology-sacap Source: myjobmag

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• At least 1 year of experience.

• Project management
• Agile / Scrum

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