Enrollment Specialist

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

Job summary

An educational institution in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Enrollment Specialist to guide prospective students through the enrollment process. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 3 years of experience in sales or student services. This role requires excellent communication and tech skills, as well as a passion for helping others achieve their academic goals. Flexible working hours are expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in inside sales, call center, recruitment, or student enrollment services.
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective students in a results-oriented environment.
• Execute recruitment measures over the phone with accuracy and professionalism.
• Collaborate with internal experts to address student queries.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales skills

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

Monthly Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)

Are you passionate about helping others achieve their educational dreams? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment where every interaction makes an impact? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Our dynamic client is seeking an Enrollment Specialist to join their team. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of student success—guiding prospective learners through the enrollment process, providing world-class support, and inspiring them to pursue their educational goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Proactively engage with prospective students in a metrics-driven, results-oriented environment
• Execute recruitment measures over the phone with speed, accuracy, and professionalism
• Provide a high-touch, supportive experience that encourages students to take the next step in their academic journey
• Collaborate with internal experts to address and resolve student queries effectively
• Continuously develop your knowledge to become a subject-matter expert in our processes and offerings

What We’re Looking For:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience)
• 3+ years of experience in inside sales, call center, recruitment, or student enrollment services
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service and exceed expectations
• Strong communication skills across phone, text, and email
• Goal-oriented, competitive, and driven to achieve both individual and team targets
• Tech-savvy with solid MS Office (Word & Excel) skills and a knack for learning new systems
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and overtime

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.