Career Services Specialist at ADvTECH

Company:

ADvTECH

ADvTECH

Industry: Education / Teaching

Deadline: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: Bachelors, National Certificate

Experience: 3 years

Province: Western Cape

City: Cape Town

Field: Education / Teaching

Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparation of students for career and work readiness 

  • Advises students on Career Services Portal offerings: interactive career resources and tools, e-learning content and self-awareness assessments 
  • Guides and advises on, but not limited to CV design, interview preparation, job search strategies, and general career support 
  • Offers one-on-one career consultations, assisting students in gaining self-awareness and work readiness skills in conjunction with the Career Services Portal 
  • Designs and presents a range of interactive workshops in relation to career and work readiness 
  • Hosts Industry Insights workshops and employer showcases where industry leaders speak and provide students with valuable industry exposure 
  • Collaborates with Heads of Faculty on industry-specific career events and workshops (e.g. Law Careers Fair)  

Career Services Marketing and Events 

  • Creates ongoing Career Services awareness, through awareness campaigns, in-class visits, workshops, e-mails, sms’s, WhatsApp groups and daily interaction with students 
  • Ensures sufficient students have accessed and engaged with the Emeris Career Services Portal by marketing the Career Services Portal and the Career Services App to students 
  • Uploads and promotes student and graduate job opportunities onto the Career Services Portal job directory 
  • Upskills, leads and empowers the Career Services Ambassador team to market Career Services and its platform to the student body 
  • Co-ordinates and hosts career evenings / afternoon and Ready to Launch workshops for final year students 
  • Co-ordinates and hosts career fairs and part time/industry immersion expos for students and alumni 
  • Co-ordinates and hosts the annual Career Services Client Treat for clients 
  • Co-ordinates and hosts student entrepreneurship initiatives 

Networking 

  • Establishes and maintains relations with all clients 
  • Ensures and enables clear and open communication between the clients and Career Services 
  • Conducts regular meetings with clients  
  • Always ensures compliance to the corporate identity 
  • Attends and participates in networking forums resulting in the increased awareness of quality graduates 
  • Identifies businesses/organisations to partner with and actively seeks job opportunities that are in-line with  the qualifications we offer 
  • Markets the brand and demonstrates the value of recruiting through the Career Services 

Recruitment of Students and Alumni 

  • Facilitates employer access to student and graduate talent through advertising opportunities on the Career Services Portal, ensuring opportunities are visible, accessible, and aligned with student career pathways. 
  • Obtains recommendations from lecturers on suitable student candidates 
  • Tracks and monitors applications submitted through the platform to support evidence-based reporting on student and graduate engagement. 
  • Liaises with employers throughout the recruitment process to maintain strong partnerships, ensure a positive candidate experience, and strengthen the institution’s reputation as a source of real-world ready graduates. 

Alumni 

  • Collaborates with and supports the Alumni Relations office on key alumni events such as the Alumni Connect Evening 
  • Works closely with the Alumni Relations office to market and promote the Career Services Portal to alumni 
  • Works closely with the Alumni Relations office to provide career support to alumni that need support
  •  Perform ad hoc projects and duties as per National Career Services Manager and Head: Student Experience 

Competencies required:

  • Advanced computer literacy essential 
  • Excellent administration, planning and time keeping skills 
  • Customer service orientation, high levels of energy and self-motivation 
  • Highly effective communication and organisational skills 
  • Shown ability to manage work and self proactively 
  • Enjoy working, networking and building relationships with people 
  • Superior Presentation Skills 
  • Must be confident and outgoing 
  • Proven track record 
  • Must be approachable 
  • Creativity, innovation and passion for graduate recruitment 

Minimum Qualification Requirements: 

  • Relevant 3-year Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or a related field. 

Minimum Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in recruitment, talent acquisitions, sales or training.

Special Requirement:

  • Driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.

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