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Eduvos is seeking a Higher Education Consultant for our online campus, based at any of our 12 national campuses.

The name Eduvos combines "Edu," representing education and responsibility, and "Vos," representing you and your potential. It emphasizes taking responsibility for your education and making the best choices for your future.

As one of South Africa’s largest independent private higher education institutions, Eduvos has 12 campuses nationwide and attracts many international students. We offer 27 degrees across humanities, arts, business, science, and law, including Bachelors, Honours, Higher Certificates, and Pre-degree programs.

Our educators focus on building future skills, practical application, and fostering adaptable thinking to prepare students for a volatile and uncertain world.

Type: Permanent

Location: National

We seek a Higher Education Consultant to convert leads into enrollments through educational consulting and delivering exceptional customer service. The role reports to the Sales Manager.

• Primarily office-based at a campus
• Must be able to travel locally
• Valid driver’s license and own transport required
• Availability to work some weekends and evenings

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Higher Education

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Job title : Education Consultant (Faculty of Law), Department for Education Innovation

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : September 08, 2025

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RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Education Consultant will be required to work on and contribute to Education Innovation and academic development initiatives, as well as in the designated Faculty with regard to :

• Providing strategic leadership and change management for curriculum, teaching, learning, and assessment to advance teaching and learning in the faculty;
• Collaborating with staff in Education Innovation and the designated Faculty to create, implement, monitor, and evaluate curriculum, teaching, assessment, and learning platforms, systems, and policies for the University, particularly concerning hybrid teaching and learning in contact environments;
• Engaging directly and building relationships with Faculties, Departments, Teaching and Learning Committees, and individual academics;
• Providing initial and ongoing professional development for curriculum development, teaching, assessment, and tutoring;
• Conducting research individually, in communities of practice, or collaboratively with academics to stay abreast of trends in academic development and contributing to knowledge in these fields through scholarship of teaching and learning;
• Supporting the Faculty of Law by fostering a culture of continuous change, improvement, and innovation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Qualifications :

• Relevant Master's degree
• Preference for candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent in Higher Education Studies or Academic Development

Experience :

• At least 5 years’ experience in higher education, including teaching and/or academic development roles, with demonstrated impact on curriculum or teaching practices;
• Expertise in blended and online learning, with experience working with a Learning Management System;
• Experience in leveraging technology to enhance teaching and learning;
• Proven ability to develop and implement innovative teaching and learning strategies;
• Experience in institutional initiatives for academic development of students and lecturers;
• Knowledge of higher education policy frameworks related to teaching, learning, and student success;
• Experience managing teaching, learning, or student success projects at a university level.

• providing strategic leadership and change management for curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment to advance teaching and learning in the faculty;
• collaborating with staff in Education Innovation and the designated Faculty to create, implement, monitor, and evaluate curriculum, teaching, assessment, and learning platforms, systems and policies for the University as they affect hybrid teaching and learning, particularly in contact environments;
• engaging directly and building relationships with Faculties, Departments, Teaching and Learning Committees, and individual academics;
• providing initial and continuing professional development for curriculum development, teaching and assessment, as well as tutoring;
• conducting research as an individual, in a community of practice, or in collaboration with academics to stay abreast of trends in all aspects of academic development, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in these fields through the scholarship of teaching and learning; and
• Providing support to the Faculty of Law by promoting a culture of continuous change, improvement, and innovation.
  
  

• Relevant Master's degree
• Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma or an equivalent in Higher Education Studies or Academic Development.
  
  

• At least 5 years’ experience in higher education, including teaching and/or academic development roles, with demonstrated impact on curriculum or teaching practices;
• Expertise in blended and online learning and experience in working with a Learning Management System;
• Experience in using the affordances of technology to promote teaching and learning;
• Proven experience in the development and application of innovative teaching and learning strategies;
• Experience in Institutional initiatives for the academic development of students and lecturers;
• Knowledge of the higher education policy framework related to teaching, learning, and student success;
• Experience working with teaching, learning, or student success projects at a university level.
  
  

• Leading change and general project management capabilities;
• Experience in education practice and education technology;
• Insight into the functioning and structures of a faculty;
• Experience in education consultancy in higher education and project management;
• Language proficiency, relationship building, and negotiation skills;
• Experience in coordinating and facilitating training opportunities and rendering support to academic staff;
• Expertise in identifying, analysing, planning, and supporting lecturers with regard to possibilities of flexible learning environments;
• Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and future scenarios for higher education with consideration given to important innovations, including the potential of technology changes for teaching, learning, and assessment; curriculum transformation and renewal;
• Knowledge of relevant higher education policy framework as it relates to teaching, learning, assessment, and student success.
  
  

• Doctoral degree in the relevant areas;
• Project Management skills, qualifications, or experience;
• Experience of working in academic staff development capacity or experience in legal education or any related discipline;
• Expertise in providing support to academics with regard to curriculum design and development, and/or teaching excellence and student success;
• Participation in professional bodies, conferences, or national forums that promote academic development or improvements in the quality of teaching and learning;
• Experience or evidence of contributing to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) through individual or collaborative research that informs teaching practices and supports evidence-based innovation.
  
  

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
  
  

• providing strategic leadership and change management for curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment to advance teaching and learning in the faculty;
• collaborating with staff in Education Innovation and the designated Faculty to create, implement, monitor, and evaluate curriculum, teaching, assessment, and learning platforms, systems, and policies for the University as they affect hybrid teaching and learning, particularly in contact environments;
• engaging directly and building relationships with Faculties, Departments, Teaching and Learning Committees, and individual academics;
• providing initial and continuing professional development for curriculum development, teaching, and assessment, as well as tutoring;
• conducting research as an individual, in a community of practice, or in collaboration with academics to stay abreast of trends in all aspects of academic development, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in these fields through the scholarship of teaching and learning; and
• Providing support to the Faculty of Veterinary Science by promoting a culture of continuous change, improvement, and innovation.
  
  

• Relevant Master's degree;
• Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma or an equivalent in Higher Education Studies or Academic Development.
  
  

• At least 5 years’ experience in higher education, including teaching and/or academic development roles, with demonstrated impact on curriculum or teaching practices
• Expertise in blended and online learning and experience in working with a Learning Management System
• Experience in using the affordances of technology to promote teaching and learning
• Proven experience in the development and application of innovative teaching and learning strategies
• Experience in Institutional initiatives for the academic development of students and lecturers.
• Knowledge of the higher education policy framework related to teaching, learning and student success.
• Experience of working with teaching, learning, or student success projects at a university level.
  
  

• Leading change and general project management capabilities;
• Experience in education practice and education technology;
• Insight into the functioning and structures of a faculty;
• Experience in education consultancy in higher education and project management;
• Language proficiency, relationship building, and negotiation skills;
• Experience in coordinating and facilitating training opportunities and rendering support to academic staff;
• Expertise in identifying, analysing, planning, and supporting lecturers with regard to possibilities of flexible learning environments;
• Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and future scenarios for higher education with consideration given to important innovations, including the potential of technology changes for teaching, learning, and assessment; curriculum transformation and renewal;
• Knowledge of relevant higher education policy framework as it relates to teaching, learning, assessment, and student success.
  
  

• Doctoral degree in the relevant areas;
• Project Management skills, qualifications, or experience;
• Experience of working in academic staff development capacity or experience in Veterinary Sciences education or any related discipline.
• Expertise in providing support to academics with regard to curriculum design and development, and/or teaching excellence and student success
• Participation in professional bodies, conferences, or national forums that promote academic development or improvements in the quality of teaching and learning
• Experience or evidence of contributing to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) through individual or collaborative research that informs teaching practices and supports evidence-based innovation.
  
  

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
  
  

Recruitment Consultant Education

Join a specialist recruitment agency placing education professionals in the UK from Century City, Cape Town.

Education Recruitment | Competitive Salary + Incentives | Remote-Friendly (UK Hours)

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established education recruitment agency with a strong presence in the UK market, operating from Cape Town. They are experts in sourcing top-tier teachers, teaching assistants, SEN specialists, and therapists to meet the growing needs of schools and educational institutions. With a people-first approach and a commitment to safeguarding and compliance, the team prides itself on delivering a professional, candidate-focused experience with real impact.

The Role: Recruitment Consultant Education

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will focus on sourcing and managing education professionals for UK-based roles. You will be responsible for the full candidate journey from initial contact to placement ensuring high-quality recruitment outcomes that align with safeguarding protocols and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and manage a high volume of education professionals (teachers, TAs, therapists, psychologists, etc.)

• Maintain strong, supportive relationships with active candidates throughout the recruitment process

• Manage job adverts, monitor applications, and conduct CV shortlisting

• Conduct candidate interviews and thorough background checks aligned with safeguarding standards

• Collaborate with consultants and clients to understand role specifications and match suitable talent

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records in the internal database

• Deliver excellent communication and follow-through from initial engagement to successful placement

About You

• Previous experience in UK education recruitment is essential

• Familiarity with roles such as teachers, TAs, SEN specialists, and other education professionals

• Strong candidate management and delivery capabilities

• Knowledge of compliance and safeguarding protocols in the education sector

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive

• Able to work remotely and independently while engaging closely with a UK-based team

Recruitment Consultant Education

Join a specialist recruitment agency placing education professionals in the UK from Century City, Cape Town.

Education Recruitment | Competitive Salary + Incentives | Remote-Friendly (UK Hours)

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established education recruitment agency with a strong presence in the UK market, operating from Cape Town. They are experts in sourcing top-tier teachers, teaching assistants, SEN specialists, and therapists to meet the growing needs of schools and educational institutions. With a people-first approach and a commitment to safeguarding and compliance, the team prides itself on delivering a professional, candidate-focused experience with real impact.

The Role: Recruitment Consultant Education

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will focus on sourcing and managing education professionals for UK-based roles. You will be responsible for the full candidate journeyfrom initial contact to placementensuring high-quality recruitment outcomes that align with safeguarding protocols and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and manage a high volume of education professionals (teachers, TAs, therapists, psychologists, etc.)

• Maintain strong, supportive relationships with active candidates throughout the recruitment process

• Manage job adverts, monitor applications, and conduct CV shortlisting

• Conduct candidate interviews and thorough background checks aligned with safeguarding standards

• Collaborate with consultants and clients to understand role specifications and match suitable talent

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records in the internal database

• Deliver excellent communication and follow-through from initial engagement to successful placement

About You

• Previous experience in UK education recruitment is essential

• Familiarity with roles such as teachers, TAs, SEN specialists, and other education professionals

• Strong candidate management and delivery capabilities

• Knowledge of compliance and safeguarding protocols in the education sector

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive

• Able to work remotely and independently while engaging closely with a UK-based team

The role is responsible for the sales & growth of product solutions across all clients falling into the education space in the Cape Town region.

Job Description

• Generate new business by building and maintaining the customer relationships, customer appointments and follow-up proposals
• Ability to produce detailed quotations and proposals using the Company’s templates
• Maintain and grow relationships within existing client base
• Ability to identify new opportunities within current ac into an upselling/cross-selling opportunity
• Manage product sales from start to finish
• Responsible for updating all sales activity and contact information on a frequent basis
• Meet required sales targets
• Ability to do presentations/demonstrations to senior clients - MD/CFO/CIO/CEO and procurement teams

• Responsible for creating and managing sales pipeline in order to achieve targets set
• Ensure client retention and growth by representing the Company in a positive manner
• Maintaining, and in some instances, creating new relationships within certain current accounts
• Be part of a team environment where activities would count towards both fulfilling individual as well as team sales targets
• From time-to-time collaboration with cross-functional teams (Operations and Presales) in the event that a customer requires some type of customization of a service
• Collaborate with marketing to create campaigns and generate new leads, where necessary
• Ensure client retention and growth by presenting new case studies and solutions to continuously enhance existing relationships

• Must be service orientated and have a positive attitude
• Methodical and consistent
• Good communication skills and a professional telephone and face-to-face manner
• Independent worker
• Ability to meet deadlines, sales targets and work under pressure
• Good command of English, both verbal and written
• Enthusiastic and dedicated
• A can-do attitude, can take initiative and is self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactively deal with any tasks
• Works well in a team environment
• Contributes to the team dynamic and wellbeing

• A minimum of matric and preferably further education/training
• A minimum of 4 – 6 years of target driven sales or business development experience, preferably in the solutions/IT/education service industry
• It would be preferential if sales experience relates to solution selling and subscription sales

• Networking
• Persuasion
• Presentation Skills
• Research
• Closing Skills
• Prospecting Skills
• Market Knowledge
• Cold calling

Desired Skills:

• Adobe Suite
• Client Relations
• Cold Calling
• Identifying Target Audience
• New Business Development
• Relationship Building
• Sales