Graduate Student Advisor – Recruitment & Presentation Role

About the role

We are looking for a confident, outgoing graduate to join a leading private tertiary education group in Sandton, Johannesburg as a Student Advisor. The role combines sales, presentation and relationship‑building activities to attract prospective students and guide them through the application process.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted high schools, career expos and open days.
• Generate and follow up leads through telephone calls, online enquiries and face‑to‑face interactions.
• Conduct one‑on‑one interviews with prospective students and their parents, providing clear information on programmes and entry requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the decision‑making process to convert interest into applications and registrations.
• Achieve monthly targets for school presentations, lead generation, applications and registrations.

Required profile

• Recent graduate with strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Enthusiastic, self‑motivated and able to work towards clear sales targets.
• Comfortable speaking to groups of Grade 11 and 12 learners and their parents.
• Persistent and able to manage multiple prospects simultaneously.

Required skills