Full Time jobs in South Africa

👋 Before You Begin...this is portfolio income, not a full‑time job.

Respiris coaching is ideal for founders, freelancers, consultants, etc. who want to earn supplemental income while making a meaningful impact. It will not replace a full‑time W-2 salary, nor is it likely to lead to a full‑time role.

If you’re building your own business, working fractional, or want purpose‑driven, flexible work—this is for you.

We’re looking for people who are building something: a company, a portfolio, a purpose.

Joining Respiris means becoming part of a founder‑led, community‑powered marketplace that’s reimagining outplacement. Most traditional providers rely on compliance‑first, checkbox operations.

Respiris is different. We’re rooted in deep empathy, AI‑enabled tools, and human connection. We help real people navigate job loss, and we do it with heart.

As a job search coach in the Respiris marketplace, you’ll have the autonomy to coach our way, while also gaining access to a supportive ecosystem of tools, peers, and opportunities to grow.

Respiris exists to ensure no one navigates a job loss alone. Founded in 2024 by Angel Cruzado, a former Head of HR who has both led and lived through layoffs, Respiris built a coaching marketplace, where impacted employees receive structured, empathetic support at scale.

At the heart of our approach is the Career Prayer™—a reflective framework that guides clients to answer: “Where have I been? Where am I now? Where do I want to go?”

Through storytelling, structure, and strategy, we help people find clarity and build confidence as they move forward.

Respiris currently partners with private companies (mostly VC‑ and PE‑backed). We’re preparing to 10x our footprint and that starts with expanding our coaching marketplace.

Important Note: You may not be matched with clients for up to 3‑6 months. This is a flexible, fractional opportunity—ideal for building your coaching practice while staying connected to a values‑aligned peer community. In addition to ongoing peer‑driven learning opportunities, you can earn referral commissions.

As a Respiris Job Search Coach, you’ll guide clients through a 90‑day, 10‑session journey that blends empathy, tools, and action. This includes:

Our selection process is designed to be interactive and community‑focused:

• Information Session — learn about Respiris, the marketplace, and our approach.
• Group Interview — meet other candidates, share perspectives, and engage in discussion.
• 2:1 Conversation — meet directly with Angel (Founder & CEO) and Marketplace Operations to answer your 1:1 questions and align on next steps.

• Guide clients through a structured 90‑day, 10‑session journey via Google Meet
• Use the Career Prayer™ to foster self‑reflection and strategic action
• Support resume rewrites, LinkedIn updates, and interview preparation
• Introduce and coach clients on usemotion.ai to manage their job search
• Communicate and collaborate using tools like Slack, Google Docs, and ChatGPT

• Participate in bi‑weekly, 30‑minute community learning sessions
• Explore tools like Gemini, Gamma, Canva, Replit, and Enhancv
• Refer new clients/companies and earn commission
• Share feedback and help us improve coaching tools and processes
• Contribute to our evolving go‑to‑market, labor, and community strategies

You’ve lived through transition: either as an impacted employee, relative of someone impacted by layoff, leading a layoff, or rebuilding after a major personal change (e.g. burnout, divorce, health event, etc.). As a result, you’re ready to help others do the same.

• Empathy, curiosity, and strong active listening skills
• Experience with coaching or guiding others through performance, career growth, or transitions
• Comfort with tech: Google Meet, Slack, Docs, and willingness to explore new tools
• Availability for bi‑weekly capability calls (30 mins)
• Interest in AI, the future of work, and building people‑first transitions
• A values‑aligned mindset—especially around equity, dignity, and inclusion

Most importantly, you’ve lived through transition and are ready to support others with empathy and clarity.

• A founder, peer coach or mentor, or builder looking to expand your impact
• A former HRBP, L&D leader, or certified coach
• A fractional HR consultant seeking purpose‑driven, flexible coaching work
• A recently impacted professional who wants to pay it forward

You’ve likely earned a four‑year college degree and have a bias for action, reflection, and human connection.

• Adaptable across roles and industries
• Strategic, structured, and focused on clarity
• Time‑savvy and follow‑through oriented
• Builds trust and influence without formal authority
• Mission‑aligned—believes no one should navigate job loss alone

• Revenue‑funded, founder‑led, and MBE‑certified
• Be part of a supportive, empathetic, tech‑forward community
• Earn through coaching, referrals, and long‑term equity
• Sharpen your skills, share your wisdom, and shape the future of outplacement
• Help us reinspire the last mile of the employee experience & disrupt an outdated industry

We onboard new coaches on a rolling basis.

Apply now: https://www.respiris.com/coach

Questions? Email: Angel Cruzado (Coach)

• Part‑Time | Remote | Contractor
• Hourly rate based on experience
• 10% commission on partner referrals: We grow through trusted referrals, and we believe in sharing that value with you. For example, if you introduce a company to Respiris that signs a $15,000 contract, you’ll earn $1,500 after payment clears