Student Recruitment Assistant

Job description

Main responsibilities of the role

• Provide daily administrative support to the Student Recruitment Officer (postgrad and international)
• Assist with applicant communications responding to enqueries, following up on documentation, and scheduling consultations
• Manage student files and maintain accurate records on CRM and shared platforms
• Prepare materials and coordinate logistics for postgraduate and international recruitment events
• Support with database updates, lead tracking, and compiling contact lists
• Assist with international student documentation, visa support coordination, and onboarding
• Help prepare information packs, presentations, and event collateral
• Maintain stock levels of marketing material and coordinate deliveries where needed
• Prepare reports, basic data summaries, and other admin tasks as assigned
• Support with online events, including setup and technical troubleshooting where required
• Uphold the AFDA brand and ensure professional, courteous representation in all interactions

Key competencies for the role

• Solid administrative skills, with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication (English essential)
• Familiarity with CRM tools and database management is an advantage
• Ability to work methodically under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines
• Friendly and professional manner with prospective students and parents
• Willingness to support recruitment activities outside of normal office hours when needed
• Comfortable engaging across digital platforms (email, Zoom, WhatsApp, etc.)
• Ability to learn quickly and take direction well
• Discretion and confidentiality in managing sensitive data

Personal attributes for this role

• Positive, proactive, and reliable
• Strong work ethic and sense of responsibility
• Friendly and approachable, with a genuine interest in helping people
• Calm and composed under pressure
• Professional appearance and conduct
• Organised and systematic in approach
• Willing to grow within the recruitment environment and support a high performance team

Company Description

AFDA is South Africa’s leading institution for the Creative Economy, offering Higher Certificates, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across Film, Performance, Business Innovation, and Technology. We are proud to be a full member of CILECT, the global association of top film and television schools. At AFDA, we value passion, self-discipline, integrity, reliability, and humility qualities we believe are key to creative and professional excellence.

Posted on 26 Aug 08:58, Closing date 25 Oct