Senior Admissions Officer (Student Recruitment)

University of Fort Hare; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Senior Admissions Officer. In this vital role, you'll manage student applications for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, ensuring compliance with admissions policies while providing outstanding support to applicants. Your leadership will help drive an efficient admissions journey, making a meaningful impact on prospective students' experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in admissions or student services within higher education.
• Strong understanding of admissions processes and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and process applications in line with admissions policies.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Admissions Officers.
• Ensure compliance with international student requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Senior Admissions Officer (Student Recruitment)

2025-06-05 - 2025-07-05

Permanent

CPT003014

Education

Are you passionate about education and ensuring a seamless admissions experience for prospective students? Join a dynamic and purpose-driven team where your attention to detail and leadership will make a real impact!

We are looking for a Senior Admissions Officer to support our Student Recruitment team in managing and evaluating student applications for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. This pivotal role ensures compliance with admissions policies, provides high-quality support to applicants and staff, and helps drive an efficient, applicant-focused admissions journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Application & Admissions Administration: Evaluate and process applications in line with established criteria and admissions policies. Collaborate closely with Student Recruitment teams to manage queries, waitlists, expired offers, and conditional admissions. Issue and manage official documentation, including admission letters and offers of study. Ensure accurate data tracking, reporting, and compliance with internal policies and timelines. Liaise with Finance and other departments on admissions-related matters.

• Student Registration Support: Monitor and manage student registration processes, ensuring documentation is complete and aligned with admissions criteria. Support the counselling documentation process for School of Education applicants. Facilitate transfer, external credit, and special registration processes.

• Leadership & Training: Provide guidance and mentorship to Admissions Officers. Support training initiatives across the team and ensure upskilling as admissions processes evolve.

• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with all international student requirements and institutional registration/audit deadlines. Act as a key escalation point for admissions-related queries. Assist in compiling and maintaining accurate reports for senior management.

About You:

• Proven experience in admissions or student services, ideally within a higher education setting.
• Strong understanding of admissions processes and compliance requirements (including SAQA, USAF, and POPIA).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – you're comfortable liaising across departments and guiding applicants with clarity.
• Detail-oriented with strong administrative and organisational skills.
• A proactive and collaborative team player who can manage multiple priorities and support team development.