Career Centre Intern 2026 – Cape Town | Higher Education Graduate Placement | Rosebank College (ADvTECH)

IIE Rosebank College, part of the ADvTECH Group — Africa's leading private higher education provider — is inviting motivated graduates to apply for a Career Centre Intern position at their Cape Town campus.

Rosebank College has grown from its founding in 1909 to a student population of over 30,000 students nationwide, making it one of South Africa's largest and most impactful private institutions of higher learning. Its Career Services Centre plays a central role in bridging the gap between graduation and employment — connecting Rosebank College graduates with entry-level opportunities at leading South African employers.

As a Career Centre Intern, you will work directly alongside the Career Services Manager to assist with graduate placement, employer engagement, event coordination, and work readiness coaching — giving you invaluable front-line exposure to recruitment, talent matching, and the South African higher education employment landscape.

This role is ideal for a Sales, Marketing, or HR graduate who is passionate about helping other young people succeed in their careers — and who wants to develop professional skills inside a structured, well-resourced, and nationally recognised education environment.

Key Responsibilities

Graduate Placement & Employer Engagement

• Run targeted email marketing campaigns to prospective employers and graduates

• Obtain job descriptions and company specifications for entry-level positions from employers

• Match graduate CVs from the Career Centre database to job descriptions and employer requirements

• Present shortlisted graduate candidates to prospective employers during sit-down sessions

• Confirm that CVs meet employer expectations before submission

• Arrange interviews between shortlisted graduates and prospective employers

• Follow up with graduates to ensure full preparation for their first day at work

• Follow up with graduates and employers after day one, week one, and two to four weeks of employment

Database & Reporting

• Update the Career Centre database with graduate placement details — including position title and salary

• Capture employer feedback on all presented candidates

• Generate statistical data and reports as required for departmental reporting

• Write reports on workshops, placements, and graduate success stories for the Communications Department

Event Coordination

• Assist the Career Centre manager with planning and implementing events including exhibitions, job shadowing, learnerships, internships, and voluntary work experience programmes

• Schedule graduates for Graduate Work Readiness coaching sessions

• Arrange all logistics for workshops — booking meeting rooms, sourcing equipment, and arranging catering

• Prepare graduates for potential vacancies by assisting with CV processing and coaching

Salary: R7,000 – R9,500 per month (Salary not specified by employer — estimated based on South African education sector internship market rates, 2025/2026)

• Matric / Grade 12 Certificate

• Relevant 3-year Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education system and regulatory framework

• Strong time management and ability to meet strict deadlines under pressure

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Customer service oriented with a genuine desire to help graduates succeed

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to adapt to change and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment

• Computer literate — proficient in Microsoft Office Suite