Advert Manager: International Studnets

South Africa; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare seeks a Manager: International Students to lead recruitment, admissions and student services for international students. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, ensure regulatory compliance and deliver integrated support, including well-being and transition initiatives.

The role reports to the Director: International Affairs and Partnerships and focuses on strengthening institutional capacity in admissions, credential evaluation and international student

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Minimum of five years in Higher Education management.
• Minimum of three years in international student recruitment, marketing and promotion.
• Minimum of three years in international student services.
• Minimum of three years of international credentials interpretation and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the International Students Function within the International Affairs & Partnerships Directorate.
• Drive international student recruitment initiatives and admissions processes.
• Oversee financial planning and budgeting for the unit.
• Manage organizational unit staff and performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align strategy and operations.

Skills

Business Acumen

Change Leadership

Critical Thinking

Stakeholder Collaboration

Strategic Planning

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

To advance, operationalize and support the Internationalisation and Partnerships strategy, the University of Fort Hare seeks to appoint a dynamic, decisive, experienced and knowledgeable person for the position of a Manager: International Students, in the International Affairs and Partnerships Directorate. The primary responsibilities of the position are to collaborate with internal stakeholders to lead strategic international student recruitment, ensure regulatory compliance and deliver integrated support for international students.

Reporting directly to the Director: International Affairs and Partnerships, the incumbent will be responsible for streamlining the processes effectively to strengthen institutional capacity in admissions, credential evaluation and student well-being. The role will enable the University to meet its enrolment targets, improve the international students’ experience, manage their transition from high school to university and from their home country to South Africa, set up academic & support programmes (such as accommodation, psychosocial referrals, learning support, e.t.c), implement strategies for a rich student life and monitor international students, researchers & staff satisfaction.

Key performance areas:

• Manage the administrative aspects of the International Students Function of the International Affairs & Partnerships Directorate.
• Manage international student recruitment
• Manage international student admissions
• Financial Planning & Budgeting
• Organisational Unit Staff Management

Minimum requirements:

• A Master's Degree
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in Higher Education Management
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in International Student recruitment, marketing and promotion
• Minimum of three (3 years experience in international student services
• Minimum of three (3) years of international credentials interpretation and evaluation

Competencies:

• Business Acumen
• Change Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Partnering Academic Programme and Quality management
• Academic Standard Formulation and Compliance
• Cross-Functional Academic Collaboration Research and Innovation Research Support

Values:
Accountability, Equity, Inclusivity, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect, Service Culture, Social Justice, Student Centeredness

Renumeration:
A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with the seniority of the position, experience and qualifications, will be offered.

Enquires:
Queries regarding job content can be directed to Ms Fungai Matumba on and

The University reserves the right to make an appointment or not to fill the post. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us within eight weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date: 31 July 2026

University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.