Admissions Officer

About the position

Are you detail-oriented, process-driven, and passionate about making a difference in students' academic journeys? We are looking for a highly organised and service-focused Admissions Officer to manage and coordinate the student admissions process — from application through to registration — for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Student Recruitment team to manage and resolve admissions-related queries.
• Evaluate applications against defined admission criteria and issue outcomes accordingly.
• Coordinate waitlists, declined applications, and expired offers; issue new offers where appropriate.
• Manage documentation, issue admission letters, and track conditions related to student eligibility.
• Monitor and report on admissions progress to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with national and institutional admissions policies and procedures.
• Administer the registration process including registration holds, verification, and documentation audits.
• Process student transfers, external credits, and special learning programme (SLP) registrations.
• Ensure accurate and compliant processing for international students, including study visa verification.
• Train new student recruitment staff on admissions procedures and policy updates.
• Uphold data integrity and comply with POPIA and other relevant legislation.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Proven experience in student admissions or academic administration.
• Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple systems, tasks, and stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• High level of integrity and professionalism when dealing with sensitive student data.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to work well within cross-functional teams.

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Desired Skills:

• admin
• admissions officer
• advisor