Admissions Officer

Manpower SA; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Admissions Officer to oversee the student admissions process for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. This role involves collaborating with the Student Recruitment team, evaluating applications, and ensuring compliance with admissions policies. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing students' academic journeys and making a meaningful impact in their lives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Experience in Student Admissions

Academic Administration

Job description

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.

Desired Skills:

• admin
• admissions officer
• advisor