Talent & Career Catalyst – Staffwise

Staffwise; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A Jewish community job center in Cape Town is seeking a proactive Talent & Career Catalyst to empower job seekers and support employers. You will provide career coaching, coordination of recruitment services, and manage community-focused projects. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Human Resources and extensive experience in HR management. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in HR management, ideally in a community environment.
• Background in recruitment or employee coaching is highly advantageous.
• Strong service mindset with a caring, community-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Run job readiness and employability programs tailored to individual needs.
• Provide career counselling and coaching to support long-term job seeker success.
• Lead or support organisational projects that improve services.

Skills

Communication and Interpersonal skills

Administration and Organisational Skills

Digital fluency with Microsoft Office and CRM

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital recruitment platforms

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Permanent, Work

Cape Town, Gardens

Posted 3 days ago

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.

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

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

• 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.
• Background in recruitment, career counselling, or employee coaching is highly advantageous.
• Experience in performance management and talent mapping, desirable.
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Comfortable communicating with diverse clients, including in sensitive situations.
• Able to deliver training, coaching, and constructive feedback effectively.
• Confident in managing relationships with job seekers and employers.
• Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain meticulous records.
• Structured and responsive approach to changing service demands.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital recruitment platforms.
• General
• A strong service mindset with a caring, community-focused attitude.
• Digital fluency: Microsoft Office (Windows 10), social media, and CRM management (exposure to Salesforce would be an advantage).

Interested?

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Closing date for applications: 31 October 2025

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful

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