Student Advisor

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent higher education institution in Johannesburg is seeking a dynamic Student Advisor to join its Student Recruitment team. You'll deliver presentations, conduct interviews, and assist prospective students with applications to help enroll them. The ideal candidate has a degree in Business or a related field and at least 2 years of sales experience. This role offers a competitive salary, an incentive bonus structure, and benefits including discounts on educational programs and an annual leave allowance.

Benefits

Performance-based incentive bonus structure

Provident fund contributions including Death & Funeral Cover

Staff and family discounts on educational programmes

LinkedIn Learning subscription

Birthday vouchers

Competitive annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sales experience.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools to promote programmes.
• Make proactive outbound calls to schedule interviews.
• Assist students with online applications during interviews.
• Ensure completion of interview forms and supporting documents.
• Achieve individual targets for new student registrations.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Confident and engaging presentation skills

Friendly, resilient and target-driven attitude

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

3-Year Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or a related field

Job description

Monthly Cost To Company (Market related)

Job Purpose

An established higher education campus is seeking a dynamic and target-driven Student Advisor to join its Student Recruitment team. Reporting to the Head: Student Recruitment, the successful candidate will play a key role in attracting, engaging and enrolling prospective students. This role involves school presentations, student interviews, application support and driving registrations.

Responsibilities

• Student Presentations & Brand Representation
  • Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools to promote programmes and campus offerings
  • Distribute marketing materials and generate student enquiries
  • Represent the institution at career expos and stakeholder events
  • Achieve monthly presentation targets aligned to school priorities
• Database Collection
  • Collect and maintain school databases in line with monthly targets to expand recruitment reach
• Interviews & Enquiries
  • Make proactive outbound calls to prospective students to schedule interviews
  • Follow up on online applications and proof of payment
  • Respond promptly to telephonic and online enquiries
  • Conduct interviews using a structured script, building rapport with students and parents
  • Achieve weekly, monthly and annual interview targets
• Applications & Conversions
  • Assist students with online applications during interviews
  • Follow up on unpaid applications to ensure completion
  • Conduct calling campaigns to convert interviews into applications
  • Drive application acceptance and pre-registration fee payments
  • Achieve individual application targets
• Registrations
  • Meet individual targets for new student registrations
• Administration & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate daily reports, including call logs, interview trackers and CRM updates
  • Ensure interview forms and supporting documents are completed correctly
  • Update systems and reports as required by management

Competencies Required

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident and engaging presentation skills
• Friendly, resilient and target-driven attitude
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Minimum Requirements

• Qualifications: 3-Year Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or a related field
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ sales experience
• Additional Requirements: Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based incentive bonus structure
• Provident fund contributions including Death & Funeral Cover
• Staff and family discounts on educational programmes
• LinkedIn Learning subscription
• Birthday vouchers
• Competitive annual leave allowance

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.