Admissions Officer

University of Fort Hare; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Admissions Officer to enhance students' academic journeys. This role involves managing the admissions process for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, collaborating with the Student Recruitment team, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organisational skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking institution committed to making a positive impact on students' lives and help shape the future of education.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in student admissions or academic administration.
• Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the student admissions process from application to registration.
• Evaluate applications and issue outcomes based on defined criteria.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Data Integrity Management

Collaboration

Education

Experience in Student Admissions

Academic Administration Background

Job description

Monthly Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)

Are you detail-oriented, process-driven, and passionate about making a difference in students' academic journeys? We are looking for a highly organised and service-focused Admissions Officer to manage and coordinate the student admissions process — from application through to registration — for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Student Recruitment team to manage and resolve admissions-related queries.
• Evaluate applications against defined admission criteria and issue outcomes accordingly.
• Coordinate waitlists, declined applications, and expired offers; issue new offers where appropriate.
• Manage documentation, issue admission letters, and track conditions related to student eligibility.
• Monitor and report on admissions progress to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with national and institutional admissions policies and procedures.
• Administer the registration process including registration holds, verification, and documentation audits.
• Process student transfers, external credits, and special learning programme (SLP) registrations.
• Ensure accurate and compliant processing for international students, including study visa verification.
• Train new student recruitment staff on admissions procedures and policy updates.
• Uphold data integrity and comply with POPIA and other relevant legislation.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Proven experience in student admissions or academic administration.
• Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple systems, tasks, and stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• High level of integrity and professionalism when dealing with sensitive student data.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to work well within cross-functional teams.

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.