Question

what are the core competencies for career development practitioners in South Africa?

Answer 1

The Core Competencies listed include:

• Practitioners must have Effective Communication.
• stakeholder relationships are to be effectively managed.
• They should Demonstrate ethical behaviour.
• They should Demonstrates professional behaviour.
• diversity should be managed effectively.
• Use career information effectively as it is crucial for decision making.
• Deliver an effective career development service
• Advance employability of clients
• Understand career development so that it can be achieved.
• Conduct career assessments frequently.

Specialised Competencies identified include:

• Career Counselling to be conducted
• Psychometric Assessment
• Research of effective career development.
• Career Development Education to guide students.
• Recruitment, Selection and Placement