Host Employer Partnerships Officer Cape Town

📌 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 Consultancy 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: Consultancy• Location Preference: in Cape Town

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-Consultants in Host Employer Partnerships Officer roles provide strategic guidance. This position enables you to influence business decisions across multiple sectors.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in Consultancy 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 Consultancy field• Any certifications or specialized training

🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Consultancy 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: Internship Host Employer Partnerships Coordinator

Company: GrowthArch

Salary: Market Related

Job Type: Internship

Sectors: Education

Reference: 206949

Vacancy Details

Employer: GrowthArch

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**Position Overview**

The Internship Host Employer Partnerships Coordinator will play a pivotal role within the team tasked with identifying, managing, and overseeing host employers for our internship placement programme. This position involves sourcing, vetting, onboarding, and continuously monitoring employers to ensure that each intern is placed with a reliable and compliant employer that provides a structured and meaningful workplace experience.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Employer Sourcing and Engagement**

• Identify and approach potential host employers based on intern qualifications and home locations. - Present the programme to employers, explaining host obligations and benefits, and secure commitments for placements. - Develop and maintain a comprehensive national database of host employers, placements, and capacities.

**Employer Vetting and Onboarding**

• Verify company registration, tax compliance, B-BBEE status, and other essential documents. - Assess each employer’s capacity to host interns, including suitable work environments, mentors, supervision, and safety. - Conduct workplace assessments or site visits before approving employers and record findings. - Guide approved employers through the onboarding process, detailing programme requirements, logbooks, reporting, and mentor responsibilities. - Confirm placement numbers, start dates, and workplace inductions with each employer. - Assist employers with any 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. - Track agreement terms, renewals, amendments, and terminations, flagging any gaps or risks.

**Monitoring and Evaluation**

• Monitor host employers’ compliance with their agreements, including mentorship, supervision, and intern conditions. - Collect feedback from employers, interns, and provincial coordinators on the quality of placements. - Evaluate host employer performance and recommend corrective actions or replacements for underperforming employers. - 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 absorption into employment.

**Stakeholder Coordination**

• Serve as the primary point of contact for host employers on contractual and programme matters. - Collaborate closely with provincial coordinators to resolve placement issues and maintain employer engagement. - Represent the programme 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 licence (Code B or higher) with willingness to travel.

**Experience**

• At least 3 years of experience in employer engagement, partnerships, business development, or skills development programmes. - 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 programmes. - 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 capable of securing 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.