Student Recruitment Officer

Afda; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Gqeberha is seeking a Student Recruitment Officer. The successful candidate will drive student recruitment activities, execute marketing strategies, and ensure effective communication with prospective students. The role requires excellent organizational skills, a passion for education, and the ability to manage recruitment events efficiently. Strong proficiency in communication, both verbal and written, is essential along with relevant experience in sales or customer relations.

Qualifications

• Six months to two years' sales and/or customer relations experience.
• Preference will be given to AFDA Alumni applicants.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Execute the campus marketing strategy via programme and campus promotion.
• Manage the student recruitment process from enquiry to registration.
• Ensure accurate data-capturing and general office management.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent time management

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to analyse student numbers

Collaborative mindset

Education

Relevant undergraduate degree or honours degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

AFDA is seeking applications for the role of Student Recruitment Officer for a Port Elizabeth Campus.

A student recruitment officer is responsible for driving the execution of the marketing strategy of a particular campus, and oversee the new student recruitment process of that particular campus in order to reach the student number targets. Roles and responsibilities as per recruitment officer CVP’s :

Strategy

Execute the campus marketing strategy via programme and campus promotion. Student recruitment: Schedule, organise and travel to attend all recruitment activities and events (including schools visits, career days and expos, AFDA open days, private presentations at schools etc). Attendance at the above mentioned recruitment activities necessitates own transport -valid driver’s license and own vehicle is essential for the position. Admissions administration: Ensure all enquiries and applications are processed timeously and follow up with all interested students. Ensure targets for enquiries, applications, consultations and registrations are met through individual follow-up and feedback systems, and submitting a weekly and monthly report on the above. Advertising and branding: Seeking effective placement opportunities for AFDA marketing material. Communication and relationships: Ensure PR and social media alignment through bulk communications with prospective students and parents, managing enquiries or feedback from social media platforms.

Role responsibilities, duties and key competencies

Outstanding ability to promote and sell the AFDA learning offer to prospective students and parents in various settings (i.e. presentations to learners at high schools, one-on-one consultations etc) Driving the student recruitment process, from enquiry to application, consultation and registration, and ultimately to enrolment. Ensuring all applications are processed timeously and accurately with prompt communication and excellent customer service Ensure all school visits, private presentations, career days and expos etc are attended as per the recruitment schedule, and that our presentations at these school visits are excellent and accurately represents the AFDA offer and value Managing the schedule, staff and stock for all recruitment activities and ensuring that all marketing collateral (i.e. tablecloths, banners etch) are in excellent condition and to notify the National Student Recruitment Officer if anything need to be replaced or if marketing material stock (i.e. prospectuses, flyers) is running low Positive, enthusiastic and engaging communication with prospective students and their fee-payers with regards to the AFDA offer and the admissions process (including face-to-face, telephonic and zoom consultations) Ensuring accurate and timeous data-capturing, filing, record keeping and general office management

Key competencies for the role

Strong computer skills, especially in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Willingness to uphold and embody AFDA’s values Excellent time management and the ability to meet deadlines Strong verbal and written communication skills (English proficiency essential) Proven ability to lead and work effectively within a team Professional maturity in handling a variety of situations Ability to analyse student numbers, monitor conversion rates, and support target setting A results driven approach with strong follow through Loyalty and discretion in handling confidential information Collaborative mindset, especially when working with marketing colleagues

Personal attributes for this role

Energetic and enthusiastic approach to work Positive attitude with a strong affinity for the AFDA brand Motivated by targets and results Honest, trustworthy, and dependable Strong attention to detail Committed to excellence and high standards of integrity Meticulous and thorough in execution Able to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines Willing to go the extra mile when needed

Selection criteria

NB : AFDA Alumni applicants will be favoured, as the nature of the position requires the individual to have a first-hand experience and knowledge of the AFDA programmes and learning experience Relevant undergraduate degree or preferably honours degree Six months to two years' sales and / or customer relations experience AFDA employs candidates in line with the Employment Equity Act and as such preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.