University Admin & Student Services Lead

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Academic environment

Development opportunities

Supportive team in Polokwane

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Higher Education Administrator to join our university administration team in Polokwane. You will support academic departments, manage student records, and assist with admissions, registrations, and advising.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, organization, and proactive problem solving in a busy educational setting. Join a respected institution that values professional development, collaborative teamwork, and efficient operation of academic programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Administration, Management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years administrative support experience in higher education is preferred.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to academic departments, including scheduling, correspondence and records.
• Assist with student admissions, registration and academic advising processes.
• Organize and coordinate academic events, meetings and departmental functions.
• Manage departmental budgets, process requisitions, and track expenditures.
• Serve as a point of contact for students, faculty and staff on administrative queries.
• Maintain accurate student and faculty records and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Administration or Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Student information systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Higher Education Administrator to join our university administration team in Polokwane. You will support academic departments, manage student records, and assist with admissions, registrations, and advising.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, organization, and proactive problem solving in a busy educational setting. Join a respected institution that values professional development, collaborative teamwork, and efficient operation of academic programs