Location: Johannesburg (Braamfontein)
Work model: Fully in-office
Salary: R36 500 - R45 000 CTC

Why you’d want to work here..

Purpose-led work that genuinely changes lives across Africa
A collaborative, team-first culture – no silos, no ego
Flexible leave policy plus time off over the annual shutdown period
R1 000 medical aid contribution, Group Life cover and stock options
A startup-minded environment that values innovation, optimism and resourcefulness
A strong focus on storytelling and real-world impact on families and communities

About our client..
Our client is an impact-driven education organisation working across Africa to empower artisans through skills development, upskilling and long-term career growth. They operate within a connected ecosystem that blends training, opportunity and support – all with the goal of creating sustainable livelihoods.

They’re known for being honest, accountable and deeply human in how they work. This is a place for someone who believes in education as a catalyst for change and wants to build something meaningful, not just hit targets.

What the job involves..

Leading and executing student recruitment strategies across all recruitment cycles
Owning recruitment planning, delivery and optimisation end-to-end
Managing and motivating sales-led recruitment teams with clear performance targets
Coaching teams to improve conversion and build a high-performance recruitment culture
Building and maintaining strong, diversified recruitment pipelines
Managing external feeder and supplier relationships (schools, partners, influencers and activations)
Identifying and testing new lead-generation and pipeline opportunities
Developing recruitment systems and processes that enable scale and consistency
Tracking, analysing and reporting on recruitment data and pipeline health
Using insights and data to inform decision-making and flag risks early
Contributing to screening and selection discussions alongside internal stakeholders

What you need to be considered..

Senior-level experience in student recruitment, admissions or sales-led recruitment
Proven experience leading and managing high-performing teams
Strong background in high-volume recruitment or sales environments
Demonstrated ability to build recruitment strategies and execute them successfully
Experience developing systems, processes and performance frameworks
Confidence working with data to guide decisions and improve outcomes
Experience in education, training or skills development preferred
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at multiple levels

Bonus points if you..

Are deeply passionate about education, skills development and social impact
Thrive in fast-moving, startup-style environments
Enjoy building things from the ground up and improving how teams work
Believe recruitment can be both people-centred and performance-driven

Student Recruitment Manager