Manager: Student Recruitment at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

Reporting to the Director: Student Enrolment Management Unit, the successful applicant will be responsible for the following areas:

• Provide support to the Director with regard to the compilation and evaluation of student recruitment plans and strategies.
• Manage and monitor the implementation of selected recruitment strategies and provide formal monitoring and review reports.
• Manage and coordinate promotional activity for out-bound school visits, career exhibitions and other recruitment and career activities as per the recruitment plan.
• Advise on programmes  on offer  and highlight admission requirements during career activities.
• Enquiry management, including the referral of and enhancing of inquiry systems in conjunction with the Student Recruitment Administrator.
• Assist with all other inbound student recruitment activities as and when necessary- must have a driver’s licence and be able to undertake and/ or participate in in-country travelling.
• Network with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to an ethos of collaboration, teamwork and excellence in the Unit.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience)

• The successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes)

• Ability to independently research complex issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact on all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• An aptitude for digital and new technologies