Student Advisor
Advtech
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Advtech is seeking an Academic Advisor in Gauteng to guide students through course selection, degree requirements, and academic planning at the Sandton campus. You will provide personalized support, career exploration, and help students navigate university policies to achieve educational goals.
The role emphasizes student success within a prestigious Gauteng education landscape, offering opportunities for professional development and a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Experience in academic advising, counseling, or student support services.
- Strong understanding of higher education systems and academic requirements.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work with a diverse student population and maintain confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Provide academic counseling and guidance to students on course selection and degree planning.
- Assist students in understanding academic policies, procedures, and graduation requirements.
- Help students identify career interests and connect academic pursuits with future goals.
- Monitor student academic progress and intervene when necessary to provide support.
- Maintain accurate student records and participate in orientation and advising events.
Skills
Education
Job description
- What Student Advisor Jobs are in Gauteng
A relevant bachelor's degree in fields like psychology, education, or social work is often a prerequisite. Experience in student services , counseling , or a related educational setting is also highly valued.
Student advisors provide academic guidance, assist with course selection, and help students navigate university policies. They also offer career counseling and connect students with campus resources to support their success.
Yes, part‑time student advisor roles are available, particularly at larger institutions or for specific projects. These positions can offer flexibility for those seeking to balance work with other commitments.
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Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Academic Advisor to guide students through their academic journeys at their Sandton campus. You will provide personalized support and counsel to students regarding course selection, degree requirements, academic planning, and career exploration. This role is essential in helping students achieve their educational goals and successfully navigate their higher education experience within the prestigious Gauteng academic landscape. Join a committed team focused on student success and development.
- Provide academic counseling and guidance to students on course selection and degree planning.
- Assist students in understanding academic policies, procedures, and graduation requirements.
- Help students identify career interests and connect academic pursuits with future goals.
- Monitor student academic progress and intervene when necessary to provide support.
- Maintain accurate student records and participate in orientation and advising events.
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Experience in academic advising, counseling, or student support services.
- Strong understanding of higher education systems and academic requirements.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work with a diverse student population and maintain confidentiality.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Direct impact on student success and academic achievement.
- Be part of a well‑regarded educational institution.
8600 Upington / Remote R180000 - R300000 per year
Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Academic Advisor to guide students through their academic journeys at their Sandton campus. You will provide personalized support and counsel to students regarding course selection, degree requirements, academic planning, and career exploration. This role is essential in helping students achieve their educational goals and successfully navigate their higher education experience within the prestigious Gauteng academic landscape. Join a committed team focused on student success and development.
- Provide academic counseling and guidance to students on course selection and degree planning.
- Assist students in understanding academic policies, procedures, and graduation requirements.
- Help students identify career interests and connect academic pursuits with future goals.
- Monitor student academic progress and intervene when necessary to provide support.
- Maintain accurate student records and participate in orientation and advising events.
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Experience in academic advising, counseling, or student support services.
- Strong understanding of higher education systems and academic requirements.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work with a diverse student population and maintain confidentiality.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Direct impact on student success and academic achievement.
- Be part of a well‑regarded educational institution.
8300 Kimberley / Remote R180000 - R300000 per year
Our client is seeking a dedicated Academic Advisor to support students enrolled in their online programs in Kimberley. In this role, you will provide guidance and support to students navigating their academic journey, helping them with course selection, academic planning, and connecting them with relevant resources. Your primary focus will be on fostering student success and retention in a remote learning environment. This position is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of academic structures and a passion for helping students achieve their educational goals through personalized advising.
- Provide individualized academic advising to online students regarding course selection, program requirements, and academic progress.
- Assist students in developing personalized academic plans to meet their educational and career goals.
- Monitor student academic performance and proactively intervene when students are at risk.
- Connect students with appropriate campus resources, such as tutoring services, career services, and mental health support.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student records in the student information system.
- Stay informed about university policies, procedures, and program updates relevant to online students.
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in academic advising, counseling, or student support, preferably in higher education.
- Experience working with online students and familiarity with learning management systems (LMS).
- Strong understanding of academic curricula and degree requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload of students effectively in a remote setting.
- Competitive annual salary with opportunities for advancement.
- Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work‑life balance.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- A rewarding role focused on supporting student academic success.
**Job Description Summary**
**Job Description**
**Responsibilities:**
+ Support daily management sessions and Monthly Operating Reviews by preparing materials, tracking actions, and documenting outcomes
+ Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of operational projects and initiatives
+ Monitor and report on regional KPIs across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC)
+ Support operational dashboards, reporting tools, and performance tracking processes
+ Analyze operational data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities
+ Assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem‑solving for operational performance issues
+ Participate in Lean/Kaizen events and support continuous improvement activities
+ Assist with system‑related administrative tasks, issue logging, basic troubleshooting, and reducing manual reporting effort
+ Prepare reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and leadership updates
+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, commercial operations, parts fulfilment, quality, procurement, and project teams
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**Education:**
Recently completed a degree in Engineering, Business Operations, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
**Required Skills:**
+ Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
+ Experience with project planning or reporting tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools is an advantage
+ Exposure to dashboards, business systems, or operational reporting is beneficial
+ Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems is a plus
+ Basic knowledge of ticketing systems, SQL, VBA, or PowerShell would be useful
+ Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross‑functional environment
+ Strong attention to detail and a proactive, adaptable mindset
+ Interest in Lean thinking, process improvement, and operational excellence
+ Prior internship or project experience in operations, project management, or related fields is a plus, but not required
+ Must be eager to learn, humble, approachable, and team‑oriented
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**What You’ll Gain:**
+ Hands‑on experience in operations management and project coordination
+ Exposure to Lean, SQDC, RCA, and continuous improvement methodologies
+ Coaching and Mentorship from experienced operations and project professionals
+ Opportunity to support real business projects with measurable impact
+ Practical experience working across operations, quality, procurement, and project teams
+ Exposure to operational reporting, documentation, and performance management processes
+ Networking opportunities within GE Vernova’s SSA leadership and operations teams
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Remote
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Durban, Kwz Zulu Natal, South Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Full time
R77958
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
**A Day in the Life**
Start your career with Medtronic and gain hands‑on experience supporting healthcare professionals across South Africa. As a Clinical Technology Intern in the Commercial team, you will work alongside experienced colleagues to build your clinical, technical and customer engagement skills while contributing to better access to innovative healthcare technologies. This role will give you exposure to customer support, procedure preparation and on‑site education in a dynamic, field‑based environment.
**Internship Details:**
- Start date: November 2026 (Flexible start date)
- Duration: 12 months
- Location: Cape Town (Western Cape), Durban (KwaZulu-Natal), Johannesburg (Gauteng), Pretoria (Gauteng)
- Working hours: 40 h/week
- Work model: Field‑based travel to support clinical stakeholders
**Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:**
· Support commercial growth within assigned accounts and the broader territory.
· Provide clinical and technical support before, during and after procedures.
· Assist with case preparation, product demonstrations, installations and first‑line product support, as appropriate to the role.
· Respond to technical and application‑related queries from sales colleagues and external stakeholders.
· Help deliver on‑site education, consultation and customer follow‑up while following Medtronic policies and hospital protocols.
**Required Knowledge and Skills:**
- Currently in the final year of studies, with graduation expected in 2026/2027, or recently completed studies
- A Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical Technology or a National Diploma in Clinical Technology, specialization in Cardiology
- Clear written and verbal communication skills in English
- Able to travel to support customer needs
- Must be currently unemployed
- Must be South African citizen
- Must be under the age of 30
- Have not participated in a YES programme previously
- Should not be currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in postgraduate studies
- Commits to complete 12‑month internship
**Would be a plus:**
· Driving licence
· Strong technical aptitude and a willingness to learn medical technologies across relevant therapy areas
· Proactive team player with problem‑solving and organizational skills
**Physical Job Requirements**
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
**Recruitment Fraud Alert**
We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:
Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.
**Benefits & Compensation**
**Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package**
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
**We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That's who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.
**We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And it delivers results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.
**This life‑changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will.
+ **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world
+ **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities
+ **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life‑long learning
**Our commitment**:
**Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career‑building resources you need.
**Life‑transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.
**Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it's about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.
**Insight‑driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting‑edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care
**We strive for excellence** . The policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical and mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
**Remote work** . The company provides a flexible work environment and remote options for eligible roles. The schedule is typically part of the employee agreement. Hours are typically business hours in the claimant’s local time zone.
**Health & dental** . The details of the plans and specific benefits will be provided at the time of offer and change with local laws and company policy; however, they include health, dental and vision coverage, group life insurance, short‑term disability, remote work benefits, employee assistance resources and more.
**Other benefits** . The company offers a range of other benefits which may include accrual of continue service personal leave, vacation accrual, statutory holiday accrual, bonus programmes, sack accident. All details will provided at the time of offer.
**Information** . The bulk of the policy information can be found in our internal HR system documentation and we encourage employees to review the policy documents.*
**Scholarly perks** . We offer a range of educational and professional development allowances for employees to pursue professional certifications and further education at an advanced learning level.
**Volunteering** . Regarding your involvement in voluntary programming We encourage all employees to engage in community volunteer programs and we will provide support for volunteering that is meaningful to employees creating meaningful impact. *
**Careers** . Medtronic will provide job search tool; we encourage employees to use it for early access to open positions and other opportunities. *
**Contact** . The company has a dedicated support contact centre that employees can call for assistance with offering. *
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