Student Success Manager

peopleworth; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A digital education company in South Africa is seeking a Student Success Manager to enhance learner engagement throughout their educational journey. Responsibilities include providing support from onboarding to course completion, addressing learner challenges proactively, and collaborating with others to foster a supportive environment. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant degree and at least three years of experience in student support or customer success. This fully remote role offers a flexible working environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Collaborative culture

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in student support or learner engagement.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse groups.
• Experience facilitating online sessions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the point of contact for learners from onboarding to completion.
• Conduct support sessions across multiple time zones.
• Collaborate with facilitators to meet learner goals.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Proactive problem-solving

Empathy

Education

Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

At peopleworth, we support work where people and performance thrive. As part of our Employer Group, we work with a variety of forward-thinking partners and are excited to share this opportunity that sits within our growing group.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Student Success Manager to help learners thrive in their professional learning journey within a digital education environment. This role focuses on ensuring students are fully supported from onboarding to completion, maintaining high engagement and satisfaction throughout. You will play a vital role in driving learner success through proactive communication, problem-solving, and collaboration with internal teams and learning facilitators.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for learners from onboarding through course completion
• Conduct 1 : 1 and group learner support sessions across multiple time zones
• Guide learners in structuring study plans and managing progress toward completion
• Identify and address learning or engagement challenges early, offering practical solutions
• Maintain clear and responsive communication via email, chat, and video calls
• Collaborate with facilitators, mentors, and career coaches to ensure learner goals are met
• Monitor learner performance and engagement using tracking tools and reports
• Collect and analyse learner feedback to recommend process improvements
• Provide alumni support and foster a sense of community among past participants

Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in student support, customer success, or learner engagement within education or training environments
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with diverse learner groups
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail
• Experience facilitating online sessions or coaching learners (preferred)
• Familiarity with digital education platforms and online learning environments
• Empathetic, proactive, and able to handle sensitive information with professionalism
• A strong sense of accountability and ownership of learner outcomes

Benefits

• Fully remote role with flexible working environment
• Collaborative, people-centred performance culture
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful learner outcomes in a growing digital education sector
• Professional growth within a purpose-driven Employer Group

Our Recruitment Process

The peopleworth Employer Group follows a fair, transparent, and multi-stage recruitment process designed to ensure mutual fit.

• Application Submission : Complete the online form and answer brief application questions.
• Initial Screening : Applications are reviewed for role alignment; successful candidates move to the longlist.
• Video Interview Stage : You’ll record short responses to 3–4 role-specific questions.
• Live Interviews : Shortlisted candidates attend first-round interviews (and, if applicable, further rounds).
• Final Shortlist & Verification : Reference and background checks are completed.
• Offer & Contracting : Successful candidates receive formal offers and contract documents.
• Pre-boarding & Onboarding : Once accepted, you’ll complete a pre-boarding process before officially joining your employing organisation within the Employer Group.

Throughout every stage, we value clear communication, respectful engagement, and timely feedback.