Alumni Relations Officer

6 days ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa University of Kwazulu-Natal Full time R250 000 - R450 000 per year

Listing reference: ukzn_000697

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

CORPORATE RELATIONS DIVISION, ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICER, (PEROMNES GRADE 10), CORPORATE AFFAIRS(ALUMNI OFFICE), HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS.

Job description

  • The incumbent is responsible for fostering strong relationships between the university and its alumni.
  • This role involves coordinating events, managing and updating the alumni database, ensuring the website content is current and curating content for social media platforms and newsletters.

Minimum requirements

  • Relevant three-year (3) qualification (Diploma/Degree) in Communications, Public Relations or a related field.
  • At least two (2) years of experience in alumni relations, stakeholder engagement, marketing, and database management.
  • Proven experience with data management systems and digital communication platforms with strong attention to detail.
  • Proven experience in developing and curating digital content for social media and websites.
  • Valid and unendorsed code 08 driver's license.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of financial administration and the university's procurement and financial systems.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required for events.
  • Experience in fundraising and donor engagement will be an advantage.

Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal ("the University") is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 "POPIA") submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University's recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavor to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

  • Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview.

  • Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements.

  • The University is committed to Employment Equity.

  • The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy.

  • Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful

  • Please familiarise yourself with the University's Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.

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