Academic Administrator – Pretoria Campus

About the role

The International Hotel School seeks an Academic Administrator for its Pretoria campus. You will be responsible for coordinating and managing student academic records, ensuring data accuracy and supporting both students and faculty throughout the academic cycle.

Key responsibilities

• Register students on the MIS and LMS promptly and maintain accurate records.
• Verify student data against admission requirements and quality‑check entries.
• Download weekly attendance registers and distribute them to heads of department and lecturers.
• Maintain weekly e‑file uploads and communicate updates to students.
• Track international student compliance and report at academic meetings.
• Provide general administrative support to students and prepare assessment documentation.
• Quality‑assure grades captured by lecturers against assessment criteria.
• Coordinate internal moderation distribution and issue academic transcripts twice a year.
• Manage learner achievements for graduation and submit records to the Support Office.
• Administer short‑course offerings and assist during open days.

Required profile

• Grade 12 qualification; tertiary qualification is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in an administrative role within the academic sector.
• Strong attention to detail, organized, efficient and able to work under pressure.
• Positive attitude, passion for the institution’s mission and good interpersonal communication.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Experience using databases and academic management systems (MIS/LMS).

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic educational environment.
• Professional development and exposure to international student processes.