Student Career Counselor - Empower Futures (Remote Tools)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Professional growth

Supportive professional network

Pension and medical aid

Generous annual leave

Fulfilling role empowering student fut

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a progressive post-secondary institution in Vereeniging, Gauteng, to hire an experienced Career Counsellor who can guide students in exploring career paths and help them plan educational trajectories.

You will conduct individual and group sessions, administer career assessments, deliver resume and interview workshops, liaise with potential employers, stay informed about labour market trends, and provide confidential, student-centred guidance to empower successful

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in career counselling or related fields.
• Ability to administer and interpret career assessments.
• Strong understanding of labour market dynamics and career development theories.
• Excellent counselling, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build rapport with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience organizing events/workshops and engaging with employers.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group career counselling to students.
• Administer and interpret career aptitude and interest assessments.
• Assist students in developing career goals and educational plans.
• Conduct workshops on resume writing, cover letters, and interview skills.
• Facilitate career fairs and networking events with employers.
• Maintain a database of career resources and opportunities.
• Advise students on further education and training options.

Skills

Counselling skills

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Event/workshop planning

Relationship building

Liaising with employers

Labour market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/ Counselling/ HR/ Education

Master's degree in Counselling Psychology or Career Counselling (preferred)

Tools

Career assessment tools

Online career platforms

Job description

Placements24 partners with a progressive post-secondary institution in Vereeniging, Gauteng, to hire an experienced Career Counsellor who can guide students in exploring career paths and help them plan educational trajectories.

You will conduct individual and group sessions, administer career assessments, deliver resume and interview workshops, liaise with potential employers, stay informed about labour market trends, and provide confidential, student-centred guidance to empower successful