Talent & Career Catalyst – Staffwise

Staffwise; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffwise in Cape Town is seeking a Talent & Career Catalyst who will operate at the intersection of career support, talent acquisition, and project delivery. You will work hands-on with job seekers and employers, guiding career planning, CV reviews, and interview coaching, while building strong relationships with community partners.

This role emphasizes compassionate service, systems thinking, and durable impact, contributing to Staffwise’s mission to reduce unemployment and promote sustainable

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources or related field is essential.
• Minimum 3 years’ HR management experience in NGO/consulting/community settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver career services and run job readiness programs tailored to individual needs.
• Provide end-to-end recruitment support for community employers including job scoping, advertising, screening, and interview coordination.
• Lead or support organisational projects to improve Staffwise’s services and systems.
• Build partnerships with employers for long-term hiring and collaboration.

Skills

People skills

Coaching

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Degree in Industrial Psychology

Job description

About The Organisation And The Role

Staffwise is a Jewish job centre committed to reducing unemployment and promoting sustainable livelihoods within Cape Town’s Jewish community, serving a wide range of individuals—from entry-level job seekers to seasoned professionals—offering recruitment services, career coaching, and entrepreneurial support.

Location & Contract

Cape Town, Gardens

Permanent, Work

Job Title

Talent & Career Catalyst— a proactive, compassionate professional who can empower people at pivotal career moments while partnering with employers to meet their staffing needs.

Job Overview

This is not a traditional HR role. You’ll operate at the intersection of career support, talent acquisition, and project delivery, working hands-on with job seekers and employers while contributing to initiatives that enhance Staffwise’s organisational impact. If you’re a people champion with a heart for community, a head for systems, and a passion for making change happen—this is your chance to be a catalyst for meaningful transformation.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Career Services
• Run job readiness and employability programs tailored to individual needs.
• Provide career counselling and coaching to support long-term job seeker success.
• Conduct CV and LinkedIn reviews, interview preparation, and career planning sessions.
• Foster nurturing, dignity-driven relationships with applicants, offering consistent follow-up and guidance.
• Recruitment Services
• Provide end-to-end recruitment support for community employers including job scoping, advertising, screening, and interview coordination.
• Maintain a pipeline of quality candidates across a range of roles and industries.
• Promote Staffwise services to employers and build long-term partnerships for repeat hiring.
• Support onboarding and post-placement check-ins where appropriate.
• Recruitment database administration and reporting.
• Projects
• Lead or support organisational projects that improve Staffwise’s services and systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure projects align with community needs and organisational strategy.

Required Skills & Experience

The ideal applicant will have the following competencies:

• Work experience and industry exposure
• Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or a related field (essential).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in HR management, ideally within a consulting, NGO, or community environment