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.