Admissions Officer (Fixed-term Contract) | ADvTECH Careers South Africa

November 14, 2025 admin Uncategorized 0

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Type: Fixed-term Contract
Closing Date: 23 November 2025
Reference Number: ADV251114-AO

About ADvTECH

ADvTECH, through its Emeris division, consolidates resources from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management to deliver consistent excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

Emeris focuses on providing a high-quality tertiary education experience by combining academic expertise, operational efficiency, and student-centered services.

If you’re looking for a career in education management, admissions, or student services, ADvTECH offers the perfect environment to develop your skills and make a meaningful impact.

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Position Overview

ADvTECH is recruiting Admissions Officers for the Emeris Durban Campus on a fixed-term contract. The successful candidates will manage student admission and registration processes, ensuring compliance with policies, accurate documentation, and a smooth student experience.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience in tertiary education admissions, student administration, and higher education operations, who thrive in a structured, detail-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Student Application & Admission Administration

  • Collaborate with campus teams to manage student admission queries.

  • Follow up with teams for missing student information to finalise applications.

  • Evaluate student admissions against set criteria and communicate outcomes.

  • Liaise with campus teams during admission evaluation and assessment processes.

  • Escalate complex queries to the Head: Academic Operations.

  • Manage documentation and issue admission letters.

  • Verify the accuracy of student registration information.

  • Determine admission conditions and follow up accordingly.

  • Track student admissions through to registration.

  • Ensure adherence to service level agreements.

  • Work with the Finance department on admission-related financial issues.

  • Ensure compliance of admissions processes on campus.

Student Registration Administration

  • Check pre-requisites for 1st to 2nd semester registrations.

  • Verify registrations against admission criteria.

  • Follow up on outstanding documentation and ensure accurate uploads.

  • Determine maximum completion time and credit load for registrations.

  • Ensure compliance for international student documentation.

  • Assist students with online registration processes, queries, and module changes.

  • Adhere to International Student Policy/Procedure.

Ticket Management & Reporting

  • Process admission and registration tickets received face-to-face or via Assist.

  • Maintain compliance with POPIA legislation.

  • Perform ad hoc administrative and reporting duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

  • National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6) required

  • Advanced Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 7) advantageous

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years’ admissions experience, preferably in tertiary education

Skills and Competencies:

  • Superior interpersonal and communication skills

  • Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel

  • Strong planning, time management, and organizational skills

  • Deadline and results-driven

  • Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure

  • Friendly, organised, and systematic

Core Competencies

  • Knowledge of admissions and student registration processes

  • Strong administrative, reporting, and compliance skills

  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

  • Commitment to quality, compliance, and service excellence

Why Join ADvTECH / Emeris

At ADvTECH, you’ll gain hands-on experience in higher education administration and student services while contributing to academic excellence and operational efficiency.

You’ll benefit from:

  • Exposure to tertiary education operations and student administration

  • Opportunities to develop professional skills in admissions and education management

  • Being part of a leading education management organisation in South Africa

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POPIA Compliance

ADvTECH / Emeris complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). All applications are treated confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes.

How to Apply

Apply for this position via the official ADvTECH careers portal:
👉 Apply Here

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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