JOB VACANCY: PLACEMENT OFFICER
SG TVET Group Berhad (SG Academy)
Location: [Campus, e.g. Kuala Lumpur] | Employment type: Full-time
About Us
SG TVET Group Berhad has been developing Malaysia’s skilled workforce since 1999. We run 5-star JPK-rated campuses across Peninsular and East Malaysia, offering Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) and Diploma programmes in Autotronics (EV/hybrid), mechatronics, drone technology, AI and cybersecurity, culinary arts, and computer systems. Our graduates are known for being job-ready, and our industry partners play a central part in that.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Placement Officer to be the main link between our students and the companies that give them internships and jobs. You will look after our current industry partners, make sure every placement goes well for both the student and the employer, and keep accurate records of student progress and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and strengthen relationships with existing industry partners that offer internships (industrial training) and job placements to our students.
- Arrange student placements with suitable employers, matching each student’s skills and programme to the right company.
- Monitor students’ progress during placement through regular contact, workplace visits and employer feedback, and report on it.
- Look after students’ welfare during placement, including working conditions, safety, accommodation and transport where relevant, and act quickly on any problems.
- Act as the first point of contact for employers on placement matters, including feedback, concerns and future intake needs.
- Maintain an up-to-date database of industry partners, placement records, student progress and graduate employment outcomes.
- Prepare placement and employability reports for management and for accreditation or audit purposes (e.g. JPK).
- Support the identification of new placement opportunities as industry needs change.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business, Education, or a related field.
- At least [2–3] years of experience in student placement, industrial training coordination, recruitment, HR or industry liaison. TVET or education sector experience is an advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- Confident dealing with employers at all levels, with good relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
- Organised and detail-oriented, with good record-keeping and database skills
- Caring attitude towards students’ wellbeing and development.
- Willing to travel to employer sites; own transport preferred.