Student Recruitment Officer: Office of the Registrar

14 hours ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa University of Cape Town Full time R513 345 - R603 933

STUDENT RECRUITMENT OFFICER (x2)

Payclass 9

Admissions Office

Office of the Registrar

The University of Cape Town is seeking to appoint two Student Recruitment Officers in the Admissions Office, Office of the Registrar, to join the student recruitment team as soon as possible.

The student recruitment section of the Admissions Office is responsible for implementing a student recruitment plan, encompassing a broad range of activities, aimed at attracting the best applicants to the university.  In so doing, the Student Recruitment Officer is tasked with building and sustaining strong relationships with both the applicant community and related stakeholders, externally, as well as with all relevant internal stakeholders at UCT. He or she will develop and lead the implementation of the annual plan in accordance with the broader recruitment objectives of the university.

Requirements for the position:

  • A tertiary qualification (NQF level 6) in the field of marketing/communication/education
  • at least 5 years of relevant work experience in the broader education sector
  • a sound understanding of the higher education landscape in South Africa
  • strong organisational skills
  • highly developed communication abilities, with strong and demonstrable public speaking skills
  • Sound computer literacy, particularly in the Microsoft Office suite
  • a valid driver's licence
  • a willingness to work outside of normal working hours, both evenings and over weekends

Knowledge of UCT systems and processes will be a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities:

  • represent the university to prospective students in various contexts
  • contribute to the annual student recruitment plan, incorporating a range of activities, such as school visits, exhibitions, parents interviews, individual interviews, tours etc.
  • establish and nurture relationships with prospective students
  • help, organise and execute campus events, such as the annual UCT Open Day 
  • maintain strong relationships with schools nationally
  • assist the applications processing team with individual processing in response to applications during particular period in the year

The annual cost of employment, including benefits is between R and R

Please click the "apply" on the UCT Jobs site (View) button to create a candidate profile and submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

    • Cover letter explaining how you meet the job requirements
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to do a competency assessment.

Any enquiries around the application process to be addressed to Ms Abigail Dixon at or

Closing date: 12 January 2026

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

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