Training Programme Manager

TRAINING PROGRAMME MANAGER

(Payclass 10; T1 Contract for 2 years)

Alan J Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

The purpose of the Sue Struengmann Initiative is to address the mental health implications of childhood and adolescent adversity and trauma by providing a base for research, capacity building and policy development. This initiative seeks to ensure the provision of high-quality interventions for the prevention and treatment of mental health problems among this vulnerable group. The Initiative is housed in the Alan J. Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health (CPMH), Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Cape Town.

Requirements for the job:

• Master’s degree and registration as a healthcare practitioner in a relevant field (e.g., psychologist, occupational therapist, social worker, or medical doctor) with the ability to practice in South Africa.


• At least 2–3 years’ experience in training and supervision of mental health facilitators or service providers.


• Strong skills in facilitating group-based interventions with adolescents.


• Experience in supervising facilitators delivering mental health interventions and assessing facilitator competencies.


• Experience working with government and/or non-government stakeholders.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.


• Strong proficiency in oral and written English, as well as a strong proficiency in either Afrikaans or isiXhosa.

The following would be advantageous:

• Demonstrated experience in implementing school-based mental health interventions for adolescents.


• Experience training key stakeholders, including NGO representatives and government partners.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Responsible for coordinating all training arrangements, including budgeting, sourcing materials and equipment, managing logistics, and processing all related payments.


• Deliver training in evidence-based programmes (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy and emotion regulation) to key stakeholders, including the Department of Health, Western Cape Education Department (WCED), Department of Social Development (DSD) and NGOs


• Provide structured supervision, mentorship, and ongoing support to newly trained facilitators and identified supervisors.


• Liaise and collaborate with government and non-governmental stakeholders to support programme implementation.


• Provide approximately one day per week of direct service delivery at Disa Primary School and/or through SBF programmes.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of training, supervision, and service delivery activities.


• Contribute to the Sue Struengmann Initiative (SSI) by supporting PhD fellows with data collection, data management, and data analysis activities.

For detailed information about this post, please view the position description on the following link: (View)

The 2026 annual cost of employment, including benefits, is between R661 967 and R778 783.

To apply, please visit the UCT Careers site View (For Internal Applicants) and View (For External Applicants) to create a profile and submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• A letter of motivation, outlining how your expertise aligns with the position's requirements


• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).


• Copy of your qualifications and ID.


• Proof of current registration with the relevant Health Professions Council


• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship with you, their e-mail address and telephone number.

An application which does not comply with the above will be regarded as incomplete and might not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and maybe required to undergo competency assessments. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Enquiries about the application process are to be addressed to Mrs Tracy Moore at [email protected]

Please do not send or submit job applications/CVs via this e-mail.

Telephone: 021 650 5405                  Website: www.uct.ac.za

Reference number: ID1570              Closing date: 02 November 2026

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