Project Coordinator: Graduate Recruitment

About the Opportunity

The mandate of the Unit for Graduand Career Services (UGCS) at Stellenbosch University (SU) is to prepare students for their transition from education to employment. This position in the UGCS forms a crucial part of that transition. The Project Coordinator: Graduate Recruitment's role is to organise and manage network opportunities between students and graduate employers. These network opportunities include career fairs and company presentations that the incumbent arranges in collaboration with departments and other partners. The Project Coordinator: Graduate Recruitment will serve as the primary contact person between the UGCS and the employers. This position, in collaboration with faculties, departments, student societies and other relevant partners, provides career development support, ensuring that students develop SU's graduate attributes and successfully transition into the world of work.

Responsibilities

• Organising and managing the annual graduate recruitment programme, particularly the annual career fairs.
• Managing contract staff during the graduate recruitment programme.
• Advising employers on recruitment strategy.
• Publishing the annual graduate recruitment programme.
• Co-managing the third money stream income of the UGCS.
• Managing communication and marketing of career opportunities to students.
• Assisting with recruiting representatives for panel discussions and networking events.
• Collaborating with student bodies, faculties, and departments to promote UGCS networking services.
• Collaborating with faculties and academic departments to arrange World of Work events/presentations.

About You

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree/advanced diploma in Industrial Psychology, Recruitment, Human Resources Management, or related field.
• At least three years' relevant experience in graduate recruitment or HE career services.
• Proficiency in social media and marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and another official South African language.
• Strong computer literacy and information management skills.
• Organisational, presentation, and conflict management skills.
• Good project management skills.

Soft Skills:

• Detail orientated.
• Strong student-centred approach.
• Ability to connect with students, academic staff, and company representatives.
• Effective time management skills.
• Interest in national and international world of work developments.
• Good networking skills.

Eligibility

Only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for appointment.

Benefits

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

About Company

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

How To Apply

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three references), must reach the University before or on the closing date in the advertisement.

Apply online by clicking "Apply now" at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

Enquiries

Enquiries regarding this post: Mnr M. Timmey on 021 808 4707, or at

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre, on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at

Currency

Commencement Date: 01-Mar-2026

Closing Date: 05-Dec-2025