Talent & Career Catalyst – Staffwise
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION AND THE ROLE
Staffwise is a Jewish job centre committed to reducing unemployment and promoting sustainable livelihoods within Cape Town’s Jewish community, serving a wide range of individuals—from entry-level job seekers to seasoned professionals—offering recruitment services, career coaching, and entrepreneurial support.
We are now looking for a Talent & Career Catalyst—a proactive, compassionate professional who can empower people at pivotal career moments while partnering with employers to meet their staffing needs.
This is not a traditional HR role. You’ll operate at the intersection of career support, talent acquisition, and project delivery, working hands-on with job seekers and employers while contributing to initiatives that enhance Staffwise’s organisational impact. If you’re a people champion with a heart for community, a head for systems, and a passion for making change happen—this is your chance to be a catalyst for meaningful transformation.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Career Services
- Run job readiness and employability programs tailored to individual needs.
- Provide career counselling and coaching to support long-term job seeker success.
- Conduct CV and LinkedIn reviews, interview preparation, and career planning sessions.
- Foster nurturing, dignity-driven relationships with applicants, offering consistent follow-up and guidance.
2. Recruitment Services
- Provide end-to-end recruitment support for community employers including job scoping, advertising, screening, and interview coordination.
- Maintain a pipeline of quality candidates across a range of roles and industries.
- Promote Staffwise services to employers and build long-term partnerships for repeat hiring.
- Support onboarding and post-placement check-ins where appropriate.
- Recruitment database administration and reporting.
3. Projects
- Lead or support organisational projects that improve Staffwise’s services and systems.
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure projects align with community needs and organisational strategy.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The ideal applicant will have the following competencies:
1. Work experience and industry exposure
- Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or a related field (essential).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in HR management, ideally within a consulting, NGO, or community environment.
- Background in recruitment, career counselling, or employee coaching is highly advantageous.
- Experience in performance management and talent mapping, desirable.
2. Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Comfortable communicating with diverse clients, including in sensitive situations.
- Able to deliver training, coaching, and constructive feedback effectively.
- Confident in managing relationships with job seekers and employers.
3. Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain meticulous records.
- Structured and responsive approach to changing service demands.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital recruitment platforms.
4. General
- A strong service mindset with a caring, community-focused attitude.
- Digital fluency: Microsoft Office (Windows 10), social media, and CRM management (exposure to Salesforce would be an advantage).
Interested?
Click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button below
Closing date for applications: 19 January 2026
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful
Job Features
| Job Category | Community & Social Welfare, HR & Training |
| Location: | Gardens |
| Reporting to: | Director |
| Nature of contract: | Permanent |
| Hours of work: | 30 hours/week |
| Salary range: | Market-related |
| Benefits: | Medical aid, pension, High holy Jewish Holidays |
| Closing date for applications: | 19 January 2026 |
| Interested? | Please click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button above which will take you directly to Google application form |