Student Recruitment Officer at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• To work as part of the Student Recruitment team to promote all facets of Rhodes University as an excellent institution of higher learning to prospective students and to drive recruitment initiatives as part of the student recruitment plan.
• To liaise with prospective students by means of online enquiries through the admissions gateway website social media and other digital platforms to organize and manage campus visits to the University.
• To initiate and coordinate all marketing and promotional material for student recruitment; content and design. Responsible for content for social media and other digital platforms.

The Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) is required and approximately 3 years’ relevant experience, where such experience includes: -
• Previous experience organizing events
• Previous experience within student recruitment in a Higher education environment.
• Previous administrative experience within a computerized administration environment where the use of Word, Excel, Email, and the Internet formed a key part of the responsibilities
• Previous experience in content creation for social media and other digital media platforms
• A valid driver’s license

The following would be advantageous: -

• Preferably to be a Rhodes University graduate (studied at Rhodes University)
• Some experience in marketing & events
• Ability to communicate in other official languages

Closing Date 12 June 2026