Registrar Intern (24-Month Fixed-Term Internship Progamme) at ADvTECH

The purpose of the job:

• The IIE’s Central Academic Team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Registrar Intern to join the Office of the Registrar. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in academic administration, compliance, and quality assurance within the higher education sector.

Reporting to:

• The successful candidate will report to the IIE CAT Registrar.

Main Outputs and Responsibilities for this Position:

• Research best practices in higher education governance, admissions, certification, and registry operations.
• Monitor regulatory and statutory websites to identify relevant updates for sector communications.
• Assist the Registrar in the development of a Registrar Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
• Create process flows and infographics to support Registrar projects.
• Assist with referencing and updating institutional policies.
• Support graduation planning and execution.
• Coordinate logistics and provide administrative support for meetings and workshops.
• Track and monitor progress on Registrar-led projects.
• Respond to queries directed to the Registrar’s office.
• Assist with compliance reporting and documentation.
• Maintain organised filing systems for Registrar projects.
• Manage diary coordination and scheduling for the Registrar.
• Provide general administrative assistance as required.

Minimum requirements:

• Unemployed and between the ages of 18–35 years.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must have completed the qualification at NQF8 (Honours)
• Strong MS Office skills (Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets—basic formulas & pivot tables, PowerPoint/Slides).
• Be proficient in Adobe.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and written communication.
• Ability to follow checklists and standard operating procedures.
• Willingness to learn SA higher education Quality Assurance basics (NQF/HEQSF, CHE).