Do you have a passion for guiding others onto the right career path and helping people make realistic choices about education, training and work? Guidance counsellors know how to ask the questions that will lead others on the path to success. Career Planet is seeking a volunteer to help with their career advisory services. If career guidance is up your alley then this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

The candidate must have:

• Knowledge and experience in career counselling and advising
• Computer literate
• Strong writing skills
• Good language skills
• Strong research skills – using the Internet and other resources
• Strong networking skills with contacts in the educational / career development sector highly beneficial
• Experience in working with youth/youth-related issues
• Knowledge of the South Africa educational system
• Knowledge of the SETA system
• Self-driven with strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Internet access
• Be able to work unsupervised

•Inform and counsel youth on career and study-related matters by compiling or commissioning relevant, factual and up-to-date information to their questions

•Identify and build database of reputable and reliable experts/sources to generate responses to youth-generated career and study queries

•Archive and arrange answers / secure additional resources where applicable to include in responses such as links to concrete organisations and institutions that can assist youth with setbacks including funding or bursary bodies.

To apply, send your resume with two contactable references and cover letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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