Manager: Student Recruitment – (2130)

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is searching for a dynamic and inspiring Manager of Student Recruitment to join their Student Enrolment Management Unit (SEMU). This critical role aims to help the university achieve its student enrolment goals by developing and executing effective student recruitment and marketing strategies.

If you have a passion for guiding students towards their academic journey and possess a strong background in recruitment, UWC encourages you to apply.

About the Role

As the Manager: Student Recruitment, you will report directly to the Director of the Student Enrolment Management Unit. Your main responsibility will be to lead and support UWC’s efforts in attracting and recruiting students in line with the university’s strategic enrolment targets and national mandates.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Director in compiling and evaluating student recruitment plans and strategies.
• Manage and monitor the implementation of chosen recruitment strategies, providing formal monitoring and review reports.
• Coordinate and manage promotional activities for outbound school visits, career exhibitions, and other recruitment events according to the recruitment plan.
• Advise prospective students on available programmes and highlight admission requirements during career activities.
• Manage student enquiries, including referring them and improving enquiry systems in collaboration with the Student Recruitment Administrator.
• Assist with all other inbound student recruitment activities as required. Please note: a valid driver’s licence is essential, and willingness to undertake local and international travel is required.
• Network effectively with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to an ethos of collaboration, teamwork, and excellence within the Unit.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in a similar role.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong proficiency with digital media is a key requirement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative.
• Flexibility to adapt and work effectively in various environments and with diverse people, tasks, and responsibilities.
• The ability to build relationships and work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

How to Apply

To be considered for this exciting opportunity:

1. In your application, highlight your strengths and include anything you deem exceptional and outstanding for the selection panel’s consideration.
2. Attach a comprehensive cover letter motivating your suitability for the role.
3. Include a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) which must contain contact details of three professional referees.
4. Upload your highest qualification certificate to your online profile.
5. Click on the ‘Apply for this Job’ link to submit your application directly via the UWC Careers portal.

For any recruitment-related queries, please contact the UWC Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: [email protected].

Important Information

By applying for this position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including your curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with UWC’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates, and may conduct competency assessments.