Applications are invited for this permanent full – time
Recruitment Coordinator position.
START DATE: 01 November 2024 or earlier date
DEPARTMENT: Student Affairs
REPORTS TO: Head of Student Affairs
CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2024
Organizational Description
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (The Academy) is a world-class educational platform for girls that is aimed at nurturing a new
generation of dynamic women leaders. This residential boarding school is in Meyerton, Gauteng Province, with just over 300 students enrolled in Grades
8 -12. Grade 12. Students write the Independent Examination Board (I.E.B.) NSC Examination.
Minimum academic requirements and experience
- A degree in Development Studies, Education, Psychology or Social
work or a relevant qualification; - A relevant postgraduate qualification will serve as an added
advantage; - At least 5 years of experience in student recruitment, outreach, or a
related field within an educational or social development context; - At least 3 years experience working with disadvantaged
communities, especially in the recruitment or selection process,
would be highly beneficial; - Proven experience in organising and managing recruitment
campaigns, including outreach programs in rural and
underprivileged areas; - Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to
meet student recruitment goals; - Willingness to travel extensively within South Africa during learner
recruitment drives, particularly to rural and underprivileged areas; - Proven leadership experience
- Experience in selection process design and/or knowledge of
selection systems, tools, and assessments that are age and grade
appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, manage and lead the entire OWLAG learner recruitment
process; - Develop, implement and maintain recruitment policies and systems;
- Build and maintain relationships with schools, community
organisations, and stakeholders to promote the Academy and attract
potential learners; - Develop a recruitment strategy that uses a combination of various
recruitment channels; - Conduct a regular review of the recruitment strategy to measure the
efficacy of the selection process; - Take full responsibility for the implementation of the entire
admissions procedure for new learners; - Budget management and reporting;
- Compile reports for management and general reporting;
- People management including supervision of outsourced service
providers; - Ensure all recruitment activities adhere to legal, ethical, and
institutional guidelines and standards; - Perform any other duties as required by your line management from
time to time.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitude
- Ability to lead and manage a team, and build capability and capacity
of team; - Clear, concise and efficient verbal and written communication;
- People focused;
- Proactiveness;
- High organisational commitment;
- Accuracy and efficiency;
- Systems thinking ability;
- Resourceful and assertiveness;
- Financial interpretation and budgeting skills;
- Learning agility;
- Customer service orientation;
- Project management skills;
- Analytical thinking ability;
- Demonstrates high levels of empathy for prospective students
during the enrollment process; - Ability to motivate a team;
- Works with the highest integrity and ethics adhering to OWLAG
policies and regulations; - Act with the highest integrity and always uphold the Academy’s
standards and values (Respect, Honour, Compassion, Service,
Responsibility and Accountability); - Willingness to learn how to use and to implement a trauma-informed
Model of Therapeutics.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. Applications must
be accompanied by a cover letter, CV with names of three contactable
references, a copy of the highest qualification/s and a copy of identity.
Interested candidates must register their profile at http://www.pnet.co.za to submit
their application. Further information about the Academy can be found on its
website (http://www.owlag.co.za)
Regrettably, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications will not be
considered. Only applications submitted through the Pnet portal will be
considered. Only suitably qualified applications will be considered. Should
you hear from us by 31 October 2024, please consider your application
unsuccessful. The Academy reserves the right not to fill this position.
‘The Academy is a Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa
(ISASA) member and is an equal opportunity employer.’
‘The Academy, in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act
(POPIA), will attempt to ensure that the confidentiality of all applicants for this
role is protected. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal
information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting
process. By submitting your application, you are recognising and accepting
this disclaimer.’