Job Seeker & Employment Career Counsellor

Online Application Only: Applications must be submitted through the official ZEF online application form or recruitment link specified in the vacancy announcement. Applications submitted in hard copy will not be accepted.

Accuracy of Information: Applicants must ensure that all information provided in their applications, CVs, declarations, and supporting documents is accurate, complete, and truthful. Any material misrepresentation, falsification, or concealment of relevant information may result in rejection of the application or withdrawal of an offer, subject to applicable law.

Verification of Qualifications and Experience: Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria specified for the relevant position and provide supporting documents, references, and other evidence as requested by ZEF. ZEF may verify academic qualifications, professional certifications, employment history, and relevant experience, subject to applicable law.

Shortlisting and Assessment Process: Only shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted. The selection process may include general knowledge and subject-specific tests administered by a third-party testing service, interviews, trial lectures, demonstrations, and other role-related practical assessments. Selection will be based on the advertised eligibility criteria and the outcome of the applicable assessment process.

Government and Public-Sector Employees: Applicants employed by government departments, semi-government organizations, public-sector entities, or autonomous bodies must apply through the proper channel and provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC), departmental permission, or service certificate where required under applicable service rules or by their employer.

Location and Posting: Applicants must indicate their preferred location or locations in their applications. Selected candidates may be assigned to any ZEF-approved location within the relevant province or region, depending on program requirements and the terms of their engagement. A preferred location does not guarantee placement at that location. Any applicable travel or relocation requirements will be communicated as part of the engagement arrangements.

Work Mode and Employment or Engagement Terms: Positions may involve online, on-campus, or hybrid work, as specified in the relevant vacancy announcement. Selected candidates will be issued an appointment letter, as per ZEF policies, responsibilities, remuneration, duration, work mode, and other relevant terms and conditions. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection, appointment, or engagement.

Trial Lecture and Practical Assessment: Teaching applicants may be required to deliver or submit a trial lecture, lesson plan, or teaching demonstration. Counselling applicants may be required to complete a role-play, case-based exercise, or other relevant assessment. All submissions must be the applicant’s own work and must not disclose confidential information or infringe the rights of third parties.

Professional Conduct and Safeguarding: Selected personnel must treat students, learners, colleagues, and other stakeholders with respect, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and comply with ZEF’s applicable safeguarding, child-protection, anti-harassment, and professional-conduct policies. Personnel must follow appropriate referral procedures when a learner requires specialist support beyond their professional competence.

Confidentiality, Data Protection, and Intellectual Property: Applicants and selected personnel must protect confidential information relating to ZEF, its students, learners, parents, employees, partners, and operations. Personal information must be accessed, used, stored, and disclosed only for authorized purposes and in accordance with applicable law and ZEF policies. Ownership, recording, reproduction, use, and licensing of course materials, lectures, assessments, and other work products will be governed by the applicable written agreement and relevant law.

Changes to Vacancies and Recruitment: Subject to applicable law and any binding contractual commitments, ZEF reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of positions, amend vacancy details or work arrangements, extend or close the application period, suspend recruitment, or decide not to fill a vacancy. Any material changes will be communicated through appropriate channels where applicable.

Application Deadline and Acceptance of Terms: Applications must be submitted by the deadline specified in the relevant vacancy announcement. By submitting an application, candidates confirm that they have read and understood these Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that their application information may be processed and verified for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable law and the relevant privacy notice.

Remuneration: Compensation will be market-competitive and aligned with the position, relevant qualifications, professional experience, and performance-based KPIs.