University Guidance Counselor – Spontaneous Application

Enko Education; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

An international education provider is looking for a University Guidance Counselor to support students in their academic journeys across multiple African locations. The role includes advising on university applications and scholarships, organizing informational workshops, and collaborating with school leadership. This position requires a relevant higher education degree and experience in counseling. Join us in making quality education accessible and guiding talented students to their academic destinies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in student advising or university/career counseling.
• Knowledge of international admissions processes is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in English and the language of the location.

Responsibilities

• Support students in identifying and applying to universities and scholarships.
• Provide personalized academic and career guidance.
• Organize workshops and information sessions.
• Track application progress and maintain documentation.
• Empower students and families to make informed decisions.

Skills

Student advising

Career counseling

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Higher Education degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

University Guidance Counselor – Spontaneous Application

Spontaneous Application – University Guidance Counselor (UGC)

Location: Multiple locations across Africa
Contract Type: Part‑time to Full‑time, Temporary to Permanent

Join Enko Education on our mission to unlock potential in Africa
At Enko Education, our mission is to unlock learners’ potential across Africa by offering high‑quality international education. We are building a network of African International Schools of Choice that prepare students to thrive in the best universities and beyond.

We always seek passionate, student‑focused University Guidance Counselors to join our growing team. You believe in students’ potential and want to guide them toward life‑changing academic journeys? Join our talent pool and be the first to hear about new openings in our schools.

Your Impact:

As a University Guidance Counselor, you will play a key role in shaping our students’ futures by:

• Supporting students in identifying and applying to universities and scholarships around the world
• Providing personalized academic and career guidanceOrganizing workshops, counseling and information sessions, university fairs, etc.
• Working closely with school leadership and external university partners
• Tracking application progress and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Empowering students and their families to make informed decisions about their futures.

Your Profile:

• Higher Education degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• Proven experience in student advising or university/career counseling
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of international admissions processes is a strong asset for this position.

Proficiency in English and the language of the location you would like to be based in.

Equal Opportunities & Safer Recruitment

Enko Education is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusivity, diversity, and valuing difference. Enko Education schools are committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people, and we expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment practices aim to ensure that only individuals committed to child safeguarding join our schools. You can read our Safer Recruitment Statement here.

• Successful candidates must provide a police clearance (or equivalent) from every country where they have lived in the past 10 years before signing an employment contract.
• Reference checks with previous employers will also be conducted for each successful candidate.

About Enko Education

International education with Africa at heart and the world in mind.

Enko Education is a fast‑growing network of 15 international schools in 10 African countries, offering international education with Africa at heart and the world in mind. Our mission is to make high‑quality international education accessible to more African learners and to guide them toward the world’s best universities through innovative programmes leading to globally recognised qualifications.

Since 2014, Enko Education has helped thousands of students secure admission to top universities such as Yale College, Sciences Po, École Polytechnique, and the University of Toronto. Backed by leading development finance institutions and funds including Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit and Liquid Africa, we are on track to reach 20,000 students by 2028.