9 Admissions Counselor jobs in South Africa

• Promote and build the culinary school brand to achieve enrolment and revenue targets.
• Ensure all administrative tasks are completed timeously, keeping Head Office and the Campus Principal updated with daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Implement and adhere to all policies and processes as set by legislation, accreditation bodies, and the school.
• Contribute to community initiatives, reflecting their values, and implement plans to reduce carbon footprint.

• 3-Year Diploma / Bachelors Degree (NQF level 7) in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
• Sales & Marketing Diploma (ideal).
• Valid drivers license and own reliable vehicle.

• Excellent telephone etiquette and professional communication skills (both verbal & written).
• Strong time management, organisational skills, and attention to detail.
• Customer service focused with a willingness to learn.
• Target driven and able to perform under pressure.

• Minimum 2 years experience in a target-driven sales environment, with the ability to present to all levels is essential for your application to be considered.

• Recruit and register students across all programmes (B2B, B2C, and Seta-related).
• Conduct school and corporate marketing, presentations, and fieldwork.
• Advise prospective students and guide them through the registration process.
• Manage walk-ins, calls, and email queries effectively.
• Participate in career expos and student events.
• Maintain accurate student records and update databases.
• Represent the REGENT brand as a positive and professional ambassador.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Diploma in Sales/Marketing/Student services or related field (advantageous)
• 23 years experience in sales, marketing, or student recruitment
• Experience in an educational institution (advantageous)
• Valid drivers license

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Confident presenter with great interpersonal skills
• Tech-savvy with MS Office, Zoom/Teams familiarity
• Strong sales drive, organisational and time-management skills
• Adaptable, resilient, results-focused

• Recruit and register students across all programmes (B2B, B2C, and Seta-related).
• Conduct school and corporate marketing, presentations, and fieldwork.
• Advise prospective students and guide them through the registration process.
• Manage walk-ins, calls, and email queries effectively.
• Participate in career expos and student events.
• Maintain accurate student records and update databases.
• Represent the REGENT brand as a positive and professional ambassador.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Diploma in Sales/Marketing/Student services or related field (advantageous)
• 23 years experience in sales, marketing, or student recruitment
• Experience in an educational institution (advantageous)
• Valid drivers license

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Confident presenter with great interpersonal skills
• Tech-savvy with MS Office, Zoom/Teams familiarity
• Strong sales drive, organisational and time-management skills
• Adaptable, resilient, results-focused

• Recruit and register students across all programmes (B2B, B2C, and Seta-related).
• Conduct school and corporate marketing, presentations, and fieldwork.
• Advise prospective students and guide them through the registration process.
• Manage walk-ins, calls, and email queries effectively.
• Participate in career expos and student events.
• Maintain accurate student records and update databases.
• Represent the REGENT brand as a positive and professional ambassador.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Diploma in Sales/Marketing/Student services or related field (advantageous)
• 23 years experience in sales, marketing, or student recruitment
• Experience in an educational institution (advantageous)
• Valid drivers license

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Confident presenter with great interpersonal skills
• Tech-savvy with MS Office, Zoom/Teams familiarity
• Strong sales drive, organisational and time-management skills
• Adaptable, resilient, results-focused

Direct Reporting Line: Head: Student RecruitmentJoin our dynamic team at The IIE's Varsity College as a Senior Student Advisor! We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to make a positive impact on the lives of prospective students. As a Senior Student Advisor, you will play a crucial role in student recruitment and engagement. Reporting to the Head: Student Recruitment, you will be responsible for presenting The IIE's Varsity College to targeted schools, conducting interviews with prospective students and assisting them throughout the application and registration process.

The IIE's Varsity College, Sandton Campus has a vacancy for a Senior Student Advisor (Undergraduate).

Job Purpose:

• To lead, manage and motivate the sales team to reach individual and campus appointment, application and registration targets.
• Responsible for initiating and managing relationships with prospective students through every stage of the recruitment process (Leads, Appointments, Applications and Registrations) and report on individual sales activities per set targets.
• To achieve application targets and implement campus sales and marketing initiatives and plans aimed at attracting students to apply for full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Presentation Target

• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools, showcasing the benefits of our institution.
• The ability to deliver a great presentation to potential students is crucial.
• Distribute marketing materials and interact with students to generate interest and enquiries.
• Represent our brand at career expos and other stakeholder events.
• Achieve monthly presentation targets as per school priorities.

Database Collection

• Meet monthly targets for collecting school databases to expand our reach.

Interview Target

• Make proactive calls to prospective students, scheduling interviews to meet daily and weekly targets.
• Follow up on online applications, ensuring proof of payments and scheduling appointments.
• Provide prompt responses to online and telephonic enquiries.
• Conduct interviews following an established script, building rapport with students and parents.
• Achieve individual targets for weekly, monthly and annual interviews.

Application Target

• Assist students with the online application process during interviews, securing applications on the spot.
• Follow up with unpaid online applications and ensuring payment is completed.
• Conduct regular calling campaigns to convert interviews into applications.
• Drive application acceptance and pre-registration fee payment.
• Achieve individual targets for weekly, monthly and annual applications.

Registration Target

• Meet individual targets for new student registrations.

Administration and Reporting

• Maintain accurate daily reports, including call reports and interview booking trackers and the CRM system.
• Ensure interview forms are completed correctly and applications have valid supporting documentation.
• Update relevant systems and reports as required by the Head: Student Recruitment.

Competencies Required:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with students, parents and stakeholders.
• The ability to deliver a compelling presentation at schools is crucial.
• Friendly, tenacious, and target-driven mindset with exceptional organisational abilities.
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• 3 Year Diploma / Bachelors Degree (NQF level 7) in Business / Marketing / Public Relations / Communication field or similar

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years sales experience.

Special Requirements:

• Own car and driver's license required.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday : 08:00 -17:00

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
• Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews

Technical Support:

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The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.

• Morning Session: Set daily goals, review progress, and address questions or challenges
• Afternoon Session: Recap the days progress, provide encouragement, and resolve outstanding concerns

• Scheduling a wrap-up session to review self-paced achievements and set expectations for the upcoming instructor-led phase
• Collaborating with facilitators to share insights on learner performance and challenges

• Track learner activity and progress using performance dashboards and LMS analytics
• Identify at-risk learners early and implement tailored intervention plans

• Participate in training sessions to remain updated on LMS features, digital tools, and learner engagement strategies
• Provide feedback to the programmes and product teams to enhance the onboarding experience and overall programme delivery

• Support learners in managing stress, setting goals, and maintaining motivation
• Celebrate learner milestones and achievements to foster a sense of accomplishment and belonging

• Minimum 2 years of experience in learner support, academic advising, or customer success
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and blended learning environments
• Experience in facilitating onboarding or training sessions

• Proficiency in LMS platforms and other digital tools used for learning
• Ability to guide learners in navigating self-paced and blended programmes effectively