Head of Marketing & Admissions

ADvTECH; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A private education organization in Gauteng, Pretoria is seeking a Head of Marketing & Admissions. This role involves leading the admissions process, developing marketing strategies, and maintaining effective communications. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and a degree, along with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar position. Responsibilities include overseeing marketing activities, coordinating public relations, and managing budgets for effective campus promotion.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is essential.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in marketing or similar role required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the admissions process for new enrolments.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies for the Campus.
• Manage the department budget effectively.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Good typing, organisational and administrative skills

Ability to work accurately under pressure

Enthusiastic, energetic and creative

Computer literate

Good proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Education

Recognized Degree

Job description

Job title: Head of Marketing & Admissions

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: January 02, 2026

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Job Description

The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa.

Duties

• Admission process for new enrolments;
• Marketing of Campus at exhibitions and other events;
• Arrange for interviews of prospective parents / students;
• Take prospective parents / students on school tour;
• Meet with prospective parents / students;
• All administrative duties associated with admission / enrolment process;
• Regular updating of Campus information brochures;
• Lead, plan, direct and implement overall enrolment, communication and marketing strategies;
• Oversee and actively participate in the creation, design, budget and production of regularly produced events and all school publications;
• Co-ordinate all advertising, publicity, and public relations activities;
• Design strategies and implement concrete plans to increase awareness, enquiries and enrolments;
• Plan for and deploy digital activities: website, online campaigns, social media and digital content production;
• Plan and manage the department budget in order to maximize the effectiveness of all communications;
• Create and execute a plan that regularly places the school in local media. Manage all messaging in the media;
• Manage all aspects of the school’s print and electronic communications, ensuring continuity of the school’s brand and logo;
• Oversee the work of graphic designers and print vendors in production of printed materials and web visuals;
• Participate actively in the work and success of the senior leadership team and provide support for school events and administrative jobs as requested;
• Organise and execute open days, open mornings, school tours and exhibitions;
• Conduct competitor research.

Competencies / Skills / Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good typing, organisational and administrative skills;
• Able to work accurately under pressure;
• An ability to maintain confidentiality is essential;
• Enthusiastic, energetic and creative;
• Must be a team worker;
• Computer literate;
• Good proficiency in Word, Excel, Power-Point, Outlook;

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is a recognized Degree.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the same or similar type of position in a similar environment.
• Sales / Retail / Business Development jobs.