Career Centre: Regional Employability OfficerListing reference: manco_000580Listing status: OnlineApply by: 5 September 2024Position summaryJob category: Others: Education and TrainingLocation: Cape TownContract: Fixed Term ContractEE position: YesIntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.JOB PURPOSESupport the Career Centre's mission by assisting in the delivery of career services, managing administrative tasks, and coordinating employability programs and events within the Cape Region. The role involves interacting with students, employers, and staff to facilitate the smooth operation of the Career Centre and enhance students' career readiness and job placement outcomes.CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDEStakeholder EngagementIdentify and develop partnerships (locally and across Africa) with corporates, NGOs, government depts., etc. and align these stakeholders to the relevant Employability activities.Student and Alumni EngagementProvide in-person/online training for students and alumni based on work readiness or career advancement needs.Identify creative and innovative ways to assist students and alumni in their career journey.Create partnerships with alumni within the region.ReportingMonthly data updates.Quarterly Employability KPI tracking.Progress reports per project.Live dashboards and updates.Project and Event CoordinationCoordinate all employability projects/initiatives within the region.Student & Alumni PlacementMaintain and update the recruitment platforms and websites/pages with up-to-date vacancies and information.Shortlist suitable candidates and share CV pack with the relevant corporate HR representative.QUALIFICATIONEXPERIENCE AND SKILLSMinimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.Good understanding of Higher Education.Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.Good interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to make reasonable decisions.Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.Excellent written communication and report-writing skills.Excellent planning, organizing, time management, and attention to detail.ADVANTAGEOUSExposure within a sales role.Experience within the recruitment space.Track record of partnership building.GENERALWillingness to work overtime when required.Participate in MANCOSA related events such as bootcamps, graduation, launches, etc.Willing to travel to regions, as and when required.
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