Career Development Counsellor/Educator -Team Leader at University of the Witwatersrand

THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS PRIMARILY INCLUDE:

• Career counselling, career education with undergraduate, post-graduate and prospective students
• Graduate preparedness services for students in consultation with the co-ordinator of the Graduate Recruitment Programme. In collaboration with stakeholders, e.g., Faculties and Industry, implement workshops and presentations towards enhancing career development, decision-making and preparation for the world of work for students.
• Team leadership of the Careers Services Team and co-ordination of career services.
• Advocacy for Career Development Awareness and related CCDU services
• Co-ordination and implementation of career services programme/s for the Co-curricular Transcript
• Marketing and communication of CCDU services

THE KEY OBJECTIVES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• Provision of career counselling for university students and prospective students.
• Facilitation of  training of students, in cv writing, interview skills and  preparation for the world of work
• Facilitation of workshops / presentations on career development and life skills   e.g., learning styles, exam preparation, study skills.
• Team leadership of the Careers team
• Participation in all Unit meetings, strategic planning, and any unit related meetings
• Liaison with relevant internal and external stakeholders e.g., Academic staff, Schools Liaison etc.
• Referral of students to appropriate resources for information /assistance e.g., tutorial groups, academic departments, faculty offices, accommodation, etc.)
• Compilation and submission to the head of department of monthly, mid-year and annual evaluation reports, statistics
• Ensure monitoring and evaluation of programmes and services of the Careers team e.g., preparation for the world of work programme for the co-curricular transcript.
• Performance of marketing and communications functions such as website updating, regular communication to students of unit services, online administrative functions.
• Represent the Careers team and, as required on occasion, represent Unit services at internal /external events/meetings as requested by the head of department.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Honours Industrial Psychology/Hons Social Work /Hons Social Sciences
• Five years’ experience in career counselling/coaching at higher educational institution in South Africa
• Current knowledge of national and international trends and developments in careers and Industry
• Proven record of professionalism and excellent work ethic
• Well-developed skills to work independently and as part of   a team.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Well-developed team leadership skills
• Excellent team co-ordination skills
• Excellent professional skills and experience in co-ordination, organization and implementation of life skills workshops, programmes, and presentations
• Ability to liaise effectively and professionally with a wide range of people e.g., colleagues, managers, scholars, students, faculty staff, internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent Communication skills including verbal and writing skills.
• Excellent PowerPoint proficiency
• High level of computer literacy
• Proficient in working with workplace technologies such as forms, databases, design and editing software.
• A willingness to offer occasional after-hours workshops/presentations/other occasional work as may be required and as requested by the head of department.