Career Centre Coordinator – Pretoria Campus at Capsicum Culinary Studio

Location: Pretoria
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 15 May 2026

About the Company

Capsicum Culinary Studio forms part of ADvTECH and is one of South Africa’s leading culinary and hospitality education institutions.

The institution focuses on:

  • Culinary education
  • Hospitality training
  • Student career development
  • Industry partnerships
  • Graduate employability and workplace readiness

The Pretoria Campus is looking for a motivated and organised Career Centre Coordinator to support student success and industry engagement initiatives.

About the Opportunity

The Career Centre Coordinator will be responsible for managing career centre activities, supporting student employability, building industry relationships, coordinating student placements, and improving the overall student experience.

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about:

  • Student development
  • Career guidance
  • Recruitment and placements
  • Customer service
  • Relationship management
  • Education support services

Main Purpose of the Role

The successful candidate will:

  • Coordinate Career Centre activities
  • Improve student engagement and employability
  • Build industry partnerships
  • Support student placements and work-integrated learning
  • Conduct career support workshops
  • Assist with recruitment and alumni relations

Key Responsibilities

Career Centre Marketing and Events

The Career Centre Coordinator will:

  • Promote Career Centre services to students and alumni
  • Conduct awareness campaigns and workshops
  • Use email, SMS, WhatsApp groups, and student interactions for communication
  • Support student surveys and feedback programmes
  • Host Graduate Employment Workshops and alumni events
  • Upload job opportunities onto the Career Centre platform

Industry Partnerships and Student Placements

Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating student workplace placements
  • Liaising with employers and industry partners
  • Monitoring student performance during placements
  • Conducting site visits and placement evaluations
  • Preparing placement progress reports
  • Assisting with resolving placement-related issues

Networking and Job Opportunities

The successful candidate will also:

  • Attend networking events and industry forums
  • Identify businesses willing to partner with the institution
  • Promote the Career Centre to employers
  • Build and maintain client relationships
  • Source employment opportunities aligned with student qualifications

Career Support and Student Development

The role includes:

  • Assisting students with CV preparation
  • Conducting interview preparation sessions
  • Providing one-on-one career consultations
  • Facilitating work-readiness workshops
  • Supporting students with career planning tools and resources

Recruitment and Alumni Relations

Responsibilities also include:

  • Advertising available job opportunities
  • Screening student CVs
  • Conducting candidate interviews
  • Submitting suitable candidates to employers
  • Maintaining alumni databases
  • Organising alumni networking and mentorship opportunities
  • Tracking graduate employment success

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have:

  • Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in:
    • Business Administration
    • Customer Relations
    • Or a related field
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in:
    • Customer service
    • Recruitment and placements
    • Student support
    • Customer engagement programmes

Skills and Competencies Required

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

Communication and Relationship Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Strong interpersonal abilities
  • Professional telephone etiquette
  • Ability to engage with students and employers confidently

Organisational Skills

  • Good planning and time management
  • Ability to multitask
  • Strong administrative abilities
  • Attention to detail

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate should be:

  • Customer-service driven
  • Target-oriented
  • Willing to learn
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Professional and proactive

Why Join Capsicum Culinary Studio?

This opportunity offers valuable experience within the education and hospitality training sector while contributing to student career development and employability.

Benefits include:

  • Exposure to student development programmes
  • Industry networking opportunities
  • Career coaching and recruitment experience
  • Relationship-building with employers and alumni
  • Professional growth within the education sector

Important Notice

Candidates should ensure all supporting documents and qualifications are submitted before the closing date.

Only shortlisted applicants are likely to be contacted regarding the next phase of the recruitment process.

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