📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-GrowthArch is actively recruiting for a Host Employer Partnerships Officer position in Cape Town. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Internships / Volunteering sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: 3 years • Educational Background: National Diploma or equivalent• Industry Focus: Internships / Volunteering• Location Preference: in Cape Town
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-The Host Employer Partnerships Officer position is an important role within the Internships / Volunteering sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in Internships / Volunteering offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Host Employer Partnerships Officer position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the 3 years requirement• Educational qualifications in line with National Diploma• Specific achievements in the Internships / Volunteering field• Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Internships / Volunteering sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
Job Title: Host Employer Partnerships Coordinator Company: GrowthArch
Salary: Market-Related
Job Type: Internship
Sectors: Education
Reference: 206949
Vacancy Details
Employer: GrowthArch
Position Overview
The Host Employer Partnerships Coordinator plays a crucial role in the team responsible for securing and managing host employers for our internship placement program. The role involves sourcing, vetting, onboarding, and monitoring host employers across the country, ensuring they meet contractual obligations and provide meaningful, compliant internship experiences for our interns.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing Host Employers
Identify and approach potential employers nationwide based on intern qualifications and home locations. Present the program to employers, detailing host obligations and benefits, and secure commitments for placements. Build and maintain a comprehensive national database of host employers, available placements, and capacity.
Vetting Host Employers
Verify company registration, tax compliance, B-BBEE status, and other essential documents. Assess each employer's capacity to host interns, ensuring suitable work, workplace mentors, supervision, and a safe working environment. Conduct workplace assessments or site visits to approve employers, recording findings.
Onboarding Host Employers
Guide approved employers through the onboarding process, including program requirements, logbooks, reporting, and mentor responsibilities. Confirm placement numbers, start dates, and workplace inductions with each employer. Assist employers with registrations or documentation required by funders or SETAs.
Contract and Document Management
Prepare, issue, and track host employer agreements and related contractual documents until fully signed. Maintain a complete, organized, and POPIA-compliant file for every host employer. Monitor agreement terms, renewals, amendments, and terminations, flagging any gaps or risks.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitor host employers' compliance with agreements, including mentorship, supervision, and intern conditions. Gather feedback from employers, interns, and provincial coordinators on placement quality. Evaluate host employer performance, recommending corrective actions or replacements as needed. Compile monitoring and evaluation reports, data, and evidence for the Project Manager, funders, and audits. Track key metrics such as placements secured, employer retention, intern completion rates, and employment absorption.
Stakeholder Coordination
Act as the main point of contact for host employers on contractual and program matters. Collaborate with provincial coordinators to resolve placement issues and keep employers engaged. Represent the program at employer meetings, industry forums, and stakeholder engagements.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
National Diploma or degree in Business Management, Human Resource Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Administration, or a related field. Valid South African driver's license (Code B or higher) and willingness to travel.
Experience
At least 3 years of experience in employer engagement, partnerships, business development, or skills development programs. Experience securing and managing host employers for internships, learnerships, or work-integrated learning. Experience managing contracts and compliance documentation. Experience in monitoring and evaluation, including data collection and reporting.
Advantageous
An established network of employers across industries. Experience working with SETAs, TVET colleges, or government-funded skills programs. A qualification or short course in monitoring and evaluation. Proficiency in one or more South African languages in addition to English.
Skills and Competencies
Persuasive, professional communicator who can secure commitments from employers. Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills. Excellent attention to detail with contracts, compliance documents, and records. Analytical, with the ability to turn monitoring data into clear reports and recommendations. Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and comfortable with databases and trackers. Highly organized, able to manage multiple employers and deadlines simultaneously. High integrity and discretion when handling company and personal information. Genuine commitment to youth development and job creation.
