Study Abroad Adviser

Sable International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Cape Town seeks a dynamic Study Abroad Adviser. The ideal candidate will have a background in international education and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include conducting student consultations and managing client relationships throughout the placement process. Join a team that values innovation and the unique needs of international students in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Background in international education through study, advisory, or recruitment.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proactive and self-motivated worker.

Responsibilities

• Conduct introductory consultations with students and parents.
• Schedule and lead University Strategy Sessions.
• Manage and develop strong client relationships.
• Produce ad hoc reports for clients and partners.
• Maintain accurate client data on CRM.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Administrative abilities

Client-facing skills

Computer literacy

Reporting skills

Education

Diploma or degree in a related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

CRM systems

Job description

Sable International offers innovative professional services to international citizens. We create tailor-made solutions to meet the accounting, wealth, financial, currency and nationality needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on providing solutions that suit our clients’ unique individual circumstances; our employees are key in achieving this goal.

The staff in our Cape Town, Durban, London, Melbourne, and Portugal offices are passionate about their areas of expertise and take pride in helping our clients achieve their goals. As a result, we have an energised and fun company culture, something that sets us apart from other professional services firms.

Job Overview:

Are you energetic, ambitious, and looking to develop your career? Our Study Abroad department is looking to add a Study Abroad Adviser to their team in Cape Town. This department provides student placement services to universities in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand, Netherlands, Ireland, Cyprus, Sweden and Mauritius. We offer a dynamic and challenging environment where we achieve our business objectives and have fun doing it.

You’re perfect for this position if you:

• Have a background in international education gained through study, student advisory, or recruitment roles
• Have completed a diploma or degree, preferably in a related field
• Have excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Are highly organised with strong administrative abilities and attention to detail
• Communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and verbally (English fluency required)
• Are proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently
• Have strong service delivery and client-facing skills
• Are computer literate, proficient in typing and have experience using MS Excel, Word and Outlook
• Have excellent reporting skills, with the ability to track student engagement, application progress, and outcomes accurately.

Extra points if you have:

• Experience in student advising or international education
• Experience working with CRM systems and virtual meeting tools

Your role and responsibilities:

Among other tasks, your main responsibilities will include:

Initial consultation and onboarding:

• Conducting introductory consultations with students and parents to review pre-assessment reports and outline the study abroad journey
• Explaining programme details, timelines and next steps to students

University strategy and planning:

• Scheduling and leading University Strategy Sessions to finalise institution choices
• Discussing entry requirements, tuition costs and application timelines
• Evaluating applications and supporting with document assessment
• Collaborating with the Admissions team to ensure accuracy of institution reports

Offer management and enrolment support:

• Sharing offer letters and guide clients through acceptance processes
• Supporting with tuition deposits, accommodation booking and enrolment preparation
• Communicating and following up on deposit deadlines
• Booking visa preparation meetings and sharing country-specific visa checklists
• Co-ordinating with the Visa & Admissions Adviser for visa submission
• Following up with students on enrolment day to confirm safe arrival and onboarding

Client management:

• Managing and developing strong client relationships to ensure growth in student numbers and satisfaction
• Supporting students from application to enrolment, ensuring an exceptional experience aligned with Study Abroad’s quality standards and values

Client reporting and compliance:

• Producing ad hoc reports as required by clients and partner agents
• Ensuring the client is protected in terms of visa obligations
• Advising prospective students on their study and visa processes, ensuring compliance with student visa requirements
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client data on CRM systems
• Providing regular feedback to the Regional Manager on progress, issues or concerns
• Acting as a knowledge source for study and visa processes
• Performing data capturing and administrative duties
• Staying up to date with product knowledge to effectively market and consult students and prospective learners