Marketing Assistant

Manpower SA; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a proactive Marketing Assistant to enhance their student recruitment efforts. This role involves supporting the marketing and sales process by managing student data, ensuring data integrity, and assisting with campaign reporting. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong organisational and communication skills, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful recruitment initiatives. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering student engagement and success.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, marketing, or student recruitment roles.
• Excellent attention to detail and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Capture and maintain prospective student records and applications.
• Support planning and execution of recruitment events.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Multitasking

Marketing

Education

Degree in Marketing or Related Field

Experience in Student Recruitment

Tools

Student Information Systems

CRM Platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Marketing Assistant

Are you a detail-oriented and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment? We’re looking for a Marketing Assistant to join a dynamic student recruitment team within a well-established institution in the education sector.

In this role, you’ll support the end-to-end marketing and sales process — from capturing prospective student data to assisting with campaign reporting and supporting student recruitment activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accurately capture and maintain prospective student records and applications within internal systems (SIS).
2. Allocate and track leads, applications, and campaign data in collaboration with the Head of Student Recruitment.
3. Ensure the integrity of marketing and funnel data across all platforms, supporting reporting needs and sales analytics.
4. Review and quality-check marketing collateral, including digital forms and factsheets.
5. Assist Student Advisors with database-related administration and correspondence.
6. Follow up on applications, outstanding documentation, issued offers, and pre-registration payments.
7. Support the planning and execution of recruitment events like open days and information evenings.
8. Handle call-outs to prospective students during peak periods to drive engagement and conversions.
9. Collaborate with various team members to ensure service level agreements are met and reporting tools are up to date.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in an administrative, marketing, or student recruitment environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability.
• A collaborative mindset with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence in using student information systems, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to multitask and thrive under pressure during high-volume periods.

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Desired Skills:

• Marketing
• Design
• SEO