Marketing Assistant

Justthejob.Co.Za; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cape Town is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support student recruitment efforts. The role involves managing marketing administration, collaborating on reports, and assisting with events. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Matric and a relevant 3-year Diploma/Degree required.
• 1-2 years of administration experience; sales experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Accurate capturing of prospective student information and applications.
• Providing support for planning events such as open days and career fairs.
• Collaborating with the Sales Analyst to ensure reports are accurate.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data capturing

Problem-solving skills

Education

Matric and a relevant 3-year Diploma/Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marketing Assistant - Cape Town

Direct Reporting Line: Head: Student Recruitment (Distance)

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE is at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College, Online Centre based in Cape Town, has a vacancy for a Marketing Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Marketing Administration

• Accurate capturing of prospective student information, appointment forms, and applications onto STASY and all applicable reports.
• Capturing all leads into the relevant campaigns (interest cards, online applications, online enquiries, walk-ins).
• Working cooperatively with the Head: Student Recruitment regarding all database statistics for marketing reports, including presentation trackers and sales reports.
• Managing all marketing stock and promotional materials.
• Ensuring interview rooms are stocked with appropriate marketing collateral.
• Assisting Student Advisors with database administration and related correspondence.
• Maintaining the integrity of data across all systems related to prospective students and applicants.
• Collaborating with the Sales Analyst to ensure reports are accurate and all information is correctly captured.

General Activities

• Providing support for planning events such as open days and career fairs.
• Supporting the student recruitment team during peak periods through database calling and contacting interviewees and applicants as required by the Head: Student Recruitment.
• Performing any ad hoc duties assigned by the Head: Student Recruitment.

Competencies Required

• Organisational and administrative skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of accuracy in typing and data capturing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (intermediate level)
• Problem-solving skills

Minimum Educational Requirements

• Matric and a relevant 3-year Diploma/Degree

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

• 1-2 years of administration experience; sales experience is advantageous