Career Guidance Counselor

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Career Guidance Counselor for a progressive secondary school in Benoni, Gauteng. The role involves counseling students on academic paths and post-graduation options, conducting workshops, and liaising with universities, colleges and employers.

The position is hybrid, balancing in-person student engagement with remote admin tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychology, education, or a related field, with proven experience in career

Qualifications

• Strong background in psychology, education, or a related field.
• Proven experience in career counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group career counseling sessions.
• Conduct workshops on career planning and pathways.
• Liaise with universities, colleges and potential employers.

Education

Background in psychology, education or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a progressive secondary school in Benoni, Gauteng , is seeking an experienced and empathetic Career Guidance Counselor to support students in navigating their academic and post-graduation pathways. This role is essential in helping students identify their strengths, explore career options, and make informed decisions about their future studies and employment. The counselor will provide individual and group counseling sessions, conduct workshops on career planning, and liaise with universities, colleges, and potential employers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychology, education, or a related field, with proven experience in career counseling. The Benoni school community is dedicated to student success, and this role plays a crucial part in that mission. The hybrid nature of the role allows for a balance between in-person student engagement and remote administrative tasks. We are looking for a proactive individual who can inspire and guide students towards fulfilling career paths, equipped with the knowledge of current industry trends and educational opportunities.