Assistant intern

The Career Centre Intern is required to assist the manager in placing graduates and overall planning and implementation of events as required by the Career Services Centre.

Duties and Responsibilities

• E-mailer Campaign: Run e-mailer campaigns to provide graduates with job requirements and overview of prospective employers.
• Job Description Gathering: Obtain job descriptions and company specifications for entry-level positions.
• CV Matching: Match graduate CVs from the database to job descriptions and company specifications.
• Candidate Presentation: Present candidates where possible during sit-down sessions with prospective employers and confirm that CVs meet their expectations.
• Interview Arrangement: Arrange interviews with shortlisted graduates.
• Graduate Preparation: Follow up with graduates to ensure they are fully prepared for their first day at the office.
• Onboarding Follow-up: Follow up with graduates at the end of their first day, first week, and with employers after two to four weeks of employment.
• Database Updating: Update the database with complete details, including graduates’ new positions, titles, and salary details, as well as company feedback on overall candidate impressions.
• Reporting: Generate statistical data and reports as required for reporting purposes.
• RC Graduate Placements: Assist the department in placing RC graduates and prepare them for possible vacancies.
• Graduate CV Processing: Process graduate curriculum vitae submitted to the department according to their requirements.
• Publication Support: Write reports on workshops, placements, and graduate success for publication by the Communications Department or as per the manager’s instructions.
• Event Planning and Implementation: Assist the manager with the planning and implementation of events such as exhibitions, job shadowing, learnerships, internships, and voluntary work experience that promote the department’s services.
• Graduate Coaching: Schedule graduates for Graduate Work Readiness coaching sessions.
• Workshop Logistics: Arrange logistics for workshops, including booking meeting rooms, arranging required equipment, and catering.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Matric (Grade 12) and a relevant 3-year Diploma or Degree in Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge: Understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail.
• Customer Service: Customer service-oriented mindset.
• Adaptability: Ability to effectively cope with change.
• Deadline Orientation: Deadline-oriented and able to work well under pressure.
• Teamwork: Ability to work in a team environment.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills.