Senior Career Services Specialist
Advtech
Midrand, Gauteng
Permanent
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Posted 20 April 2026 - Closing Date 26 April 2026

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Job Description

Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support. 

We are looking to appoint a Senior Career Services Specialist
This position may be based at our Waterfall National Office or Pretoria National Office


Duties and Responsibilities:

Operational Support and Quality Assurance

  • Provide guidance and day-to-day support to the Career Services Specialists (CSSs) and serve as the primary Career Services operational point of contact for campuses in the region.
  • Oversee and ensure that the regional operational delivery of Career Services programmes and initiatives align with the national Career Services strategy.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of Career Services programmes and initiatives and provide feedback to the Manager: Career Services
  • Troubleshoot operational challenges in the region to ensure timely and effective resolution and escalate complex issues to the Manager: Career Services to ensure operational roadblocks do not disrupt the delivery of career support and planned initiatives.
  • Oversee the regional rollout of Career Services career readiness programmes and initiatives, such as the ‘Your Career Roadmap Programme and the Industry Immersion Programme as well as student-facing Career Services events (e.g., Career Fairs, Industry Insights, Company Showcases, career readiness workshops), and the Industry Immersion Programme.
  • Ensures equitable and quality assured regional Career Services initiatives, programmes, and events and alignment with the national Career Services strategy.
Stakeholder Management
  • Work closely with Career Services Specialists to identify, build and strengthen partnerships and collaboration with Faculty.
  • Work closely with the Career Services Specialists to identify, build and strengthen partnerships and collaboration with industry and employment partners
  • Under the direction from the Manager: Career Services and Faculty Deans, the Senior Career Services Specialist will work closely with Career Services Specialists (CSSs) and campus faculty heads to ensure the successful development and execution of faculty-specific employability initiatives within the regions.
  • Work closely with Career Services Specialists and faculty heads to engage industry partners, including graduate employers and secure their participation in employability initiatives, thereby enhancing student career readiness and industry exposure.
  • Support Career Services Specialists in managing and leveraging employer and industry partnerships to provide access to student and graduate opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Alumni Relations to integrate alumni into regional career initiatives.
  • Liaise with the Marketing department to increase visibility for Career Services resulting in increased student awareness and engagement with Career Services.
Resource and Workshop Development
  • Identifies resource and workshop material and resource needs
  • Develops resource and workshop material and resources for national delivery by the Career Services Specialists
  • In collaboration with faculty supports resource development and material for the Career Services Portal
Data, Reporting and Market Intelligence
  • Consolidate the data from the regional Career Services Activity reports for contribution to the National Career Services internal reporting.
  • Source and report on notable regional achievements for inclusion in national reports (e.g., the quarterly showcase) to amplify the brand and visibility of Career Services.
  • Work with the Manager: Career Services to analyse student and employer engagement and feedback to identify student and employer needs.
  • Feed relevant labour market intelligence and career development trends to the Manager: Career Services for program design and strategic decision-making.
Risk Management
  • Identify risks affecting the regional delivery of Career Services’ offering and escalate them to the Manager: Career Services for strategic mitigation.
  • Safeguard the consistent delivery of the Career Services programmes across all campuses in the region.

Competencies required:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Team leadership
  • Organisational and project management skills
  • Knowledge of career development practices and industry trends
  • Stakeholder management
  • Data analysis and reporting

Minimum Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, social science, industrial psychology, Education or related field.
  • Honours/ Postgraduate Diploma in business, social science, industrial psychology, Education or related field would be advantageous. 

Minimum Work Experience Requirement:

  • 3 years career development within Higher Education framework
  • 2 years stakeholder management experience
  • 2 years student engagement within Higher Education framework

Salary:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience. 

Benefits:

  • Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
  • Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
  • Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
  • Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
  • Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
  • Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.

Application Response:

  • Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

Technical Support:

Emeris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.