Student Advisor

ADvTECH; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Student Advisor in Roodepoort, Gauteng. You will be responsible for student recruitment, presenting at schools, and guiding applicants through the registration process. The ideal candidate must have a relevant degree and at least 2 years of sales experience. Exceptional presentation and communication skills are crucial for success in this role. If you are target-driven and passionate about impacting students’ lives, apply now!

Qualifications

• Degree in Business / Marketing / Public Relations / Communication or similar.
• Minimum of 2 years sales experience in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Engage in student recruitment and conduct interviews.
• Deliver presentations at schools.
• Meet targets for applications and registrations.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational abilities

Time management

Education

3 Year Diploma / Bachelor's Degree (NQF level 7)

Job description

Job title : Student Advisor

Job Location : Gauteng, Roodepoort

Deadline : December 25, 2025

Responsibilities

• Join our dynamic team at Emeris as a Student Advisor! We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to make a positive impact on the lives of prospective students. As a Student Advisor, you will play a crucial role in student recruitment and engagement. Reporting to the Head : Student Recruitment, you will be responsible for presenting Emeris to targeted schools, conducting interviews with prospective students and assisting them throughout the application and registration process.
• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools, showcasing the benefits of our institution.
• The ability to deliver a great presentation to potential students is crucial.
• Distribute marketing materials and interact with students to generate interest and enquiries.
• Represent our brand at career expos and other stakeholder events.
• Achieve monthly presentation targets as per school priorities.
• Meet monthly targets for collecting school databases to expand our reach.
• Make proactive calls to prospective students, scheduling interviews to meet daily and weekly targets.
• Follow up on online applications, ensuring proof of payments and scheduling appointments.
• Provide prompt responses to online and telephonic enquiries.
• Conduct interviews following an established script, building rapport with students and parents.
• Achieve individual targets for weekly, monthly and annual interviews.
• Assist students with the online application process during interviews, securing applications on the spot.
• Follow up with unpaid online applications and ensuring payment is completed.
• Conduct regular calling campaigns to convert interviews into applications.
• Drive application acceptance and pre-registration fee payment.
• Meet individual targets for new student registrations.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, including call reports and interview booking trackers and the CRM system.
• Ensure interview forms are completed correctly and applications have valid supporting documentation.
• Update relevant systems and reports as required by the Head : Student Recruitment.

Competencies / Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with students, parents and stakeholders.
• The ability to deliver a compelling presentation at schools is crucial.
• Friendly, tenacious, and target-driven mindset with exceptional organisational abilities.
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• 3 Year Diploma / Bachelors Degree (NQF level 7) in Business / Marketing / Public Relations / Communication field or similar

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years sales experience.
• Sales / Retail / Business Development jobs