Student Advisor X2

ADvTECH; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180 000 - 240 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Student Advisor X2 in Johannesburg. The role focuses on driving corporate access and enhancing alumni engagement to boost postgraduate enrolments. The ideal candidate has an Honors degree in Sales or Marketing, along with experience in student recruitment and excellent communication skills. The position requires travel and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ postgraduate recruitment experience.
• Own transport and willingness to travel.
• Knowledge of the South African higher education system.

Responsibilities

• Drive corporate access and alumni engagement.
• Market brand in new areas and at corporate events.
• Identify alumni employers and distribute learning materials.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Minimum Honours in Sales, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Recruitment systems

Job description

Job title : Student Advisor X2

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : December 04, 2025

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Job Purpose

• The student advisor is responsible for driving corporate access, alumni engagement, and marketing collaboration to increase postgraduate enrolments and strengthen the institution’s brand presence.

Duties & Responsibilities

Creating Brand Awareness

• Markets the brand in new areas.
• Does presentations at corporate events in order raise awareness of what RC has to offer students
• Cold call parents to market corporate clients.
• Represent the brand at industry expos.
• Facilitates stakeholder events and foster strong relations through the hosting of conferences and webinars.

Recruitment of students

• Identify top alumni employers and distribute corporate learning materials.
• Host alumni and corporate engagement events, including postgraduate info sessions.
• Develop partnerships for corporate upskilling and brand visibility.
• Manage alumni segmentation, referrals, and success story features.
• Collaborate with Marketing on corporate targeting, campaigns, and lead management.
• Promote postgraduate offerings through events, LinkedIn campaigns, and marketing content.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Honours in Sales, Marketing, or related field.
• 1–3 years’ postgraduate recruitment experience.
• Experience using recruitment systems.
• Own transport and willingness to travel

Key Competencies (Operations)

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service orientated.
• Ability to effectively cope with change.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Be able to work in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills
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