Student Advisor & Business Development Officer
Position: Student Advisor & Business Development Officer
Company: Sparrow FET College
Location: Sophiatown, Johannesburg
Employment Type: Permanent
Remuneration: 13,000.00 (ZAR) per month
JOB SPECIFICATION
Purpose
Recruit and support prospective students through admissions while contributing to business growth through partnerships, marketing and learner recruitment.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruit and advise prospective students; manage enquiries, career guidance,admissions, registration and onboarding.
- Promote programmes, attend marketing events, build stakeholder relationships and achieve enrolment targets.
- Maintain accurate learner records, LMS data, reports and ensure compliance with DHET, QCTO, SETA and POPIA requirements.
- Support funding proposals, maintain compliance documents and assist with strategic partnerships.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing,Education, Public Management, Communication, Psychology, Project
Management or related field. 2–3 years’ experience in student recruitment,admissions, customer service or sales in Higher Education/TVET/Skills Development. Knowledge of DHET, SAQA, NQF, QCTO, SETAs, LMS andMicrosoft Office.
Key Skills
Communication, customer service, career guidance, stakeholder engagement, business development, administration, report writing, organisation and attention to detail.
KPIs
Student enrolment targets; admissions accuracy; learner satisfaction; stakeholder engagement; funding support; timely reporting.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their CVs and copies of their relevant qualifications to: sihle.fakude@sparrowportal.co.za by 31 August 2026.
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