ADMISSIONS & RECRUITMENT ADMINISTRATOR

Old School Ties; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeppe High School for Girls in Kensington, Johannesburg, seeks a dedicated Admissions & Recruitment Administrator to manage the end-to-end admissions process and support recruitment activities.

You will liaise with parents, schools and the communications team, maintain records, organise events, and assist with bursary matters. A background check and references are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Have excellent interpersonal skills and a good command of written and spoken English.
• Have strong telephone and email communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and warmly with parents, learners and schools.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Be able to work independently, use initiative and contribute positively as part of a team.
• Be organised, hardworking and able to manage competing priorities in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Be able to handle sensitive or difficult conversations with tact, discretion and professionalism.
• Have an interest in marketing, social media and public relations; experience in these areas will be advantageous.
• Be willing to work extended hours during peak admissions periods and support school events when required.
• Be respectful of and mindful of working in a multicultural, monastic school environment.
• A background and reference check will be mandatory.
• A comprehensive CV, accompanied by a covering letter and three references.
• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage admissions administration, including the GDE application process, online verification and finalisation, expression of interest letters, walk-in applications and follow-up on applications.
• Correspond with prospective parents, respond to enquiries, request outstanding information, follow up on deposits and arrange meetings and visits.
• Liaise with primary schools regarding applicants, including finance matters, testimonials and other relevant information, while helping to build relationships with feeder schools.
• Capture and maintain accurate information and records for prospective and target learners and their parents on the admissions database.
• Assist with the evaluation and processing of applicants.
• Assist with planning, organisation, administration and marketing of admissions events (Open Day, U12 Festivals, Jeppe Experience, etc).
• Assist with school visits, recruitment events and identifying admissions opportunities within communities.
• Work with Communications and Social Media to prepare recruitment material (pamphlets, videos, gazebos, flags).
• Assist with website content and information relating to admissions and recruitment.
• Provide administrative support for recruitment and bursary matters, including documentation, follow-ups and meeting arrangements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Public relations interest

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jeppe High School for Girls, a leading, monastic public school situated in Kensington, Johannesburg seeks to employ:

FACULTY: ADMISSIONS & RECRUITMENT ADMINISTRATOR

THE STARTING DATE OF THE APPOINTMENT IS 1 JANUARY 2027

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Managing admissions administration, including the GDE application process, online verification and finalisation, expression of interest letters, walk-in applications and follow-up on applications.
• Corresponding with prospective parents, responding to enquiries, requesting outstanding information, following up on deposits and arranging meetings and visits.
• Liaising with primary schools regarding applicants, including finance matters, testimonials and other relevant information, while helping to build relationships with feeder schools.
• Capturing and maintaining accurate information and records for prospective and target learners and their parents on the admissions database.
• Assisting with the evaluation and processing of applicants.
• Assisting with the planning, organisation, administration and marketing of admissions events, including Open Day, U12 Festivals, Jeppe Experience, Science Olympics, Scholarship Examination and Grade 7 Information Evening.
• Assisting with school visits, recruitment events and identifying admissions and recruitment opportunities within various communities.
• Working with the Communications and Social Media team to prepare and coordinate recruitment material, including pamphlets, videos, gazebos and flags.
• Assisting with website content and information relating to admissions and recruitment.
• Providing administrative support for recruitment and bursary matters, including documentation, follow-ups, meeting arrangements and ad hoc assistance with bursary learners.
• Uploading information about successful applicants onto Ed-Admin and assisting with communication to new parents, including maintaining information packs and responding to queries about information evenings, camps and sports clinics.
• Working collaboratively with the school's Communications, Social Media and Marketing team and providing support in related areas when required.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Have excellent interpersonal skills and a good command of written and spoken English.
• Have strong telephone and email communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and warmly with parents, learners and schools.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Be able to work independently, use initiative and contribute positively as part of a team.
• Be organised, hardworking and able to manage competing priorities in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Be able to handle sensitive or difficult conversations with tact, discretion and professionalism.
• Have an interest in marketing, social media and public relations; experience in these areas will be advantageous.
• Be willing to work extended hours during peak admissions periods and support school events when required.
• Be respectful of and mindful of working in a multicultural, monastic school environment.
• A background and reference check will be mandatory.
• A comprehensive CV, accompanied by a covering letter and three references.
• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

SALARY: Negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience.

The school reserves the right not to fill the position. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment.

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