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A six-month fixed-term student liaison advisor role in Menlyn is open for an organised administrator who enjoys working with students, universities and professional trainees. The role supports education programmes from first contact through registration, examinations and reporting.
The employer is Sinakho Staffshop (Pty) Ltd, a recruitment business that has provided staffing solutions in South Africa since 1989. The successful candidate will join a well-established company based in Pretoria for a fixed-term contract of six months. The work sits within the Education Department and focuses on university and student engagement, trainee registration and compliance, board examination administration, accurate record management and programme reporting. The advisor will work closely with workplace providers, supervisors, trainees, students, universities, subject-matter experts and other stakeholders to support consistent service delivery, sound governance and ongoing quality assurance.
For student and university liaison, the advisor will build and maintain relationships with universities and academic institutions, coordinate annual engagements, presentations and outreach initiatives with designated institutions, promote professional pathways, membership opportunities and education programmes, respond to student queries, provide guidance on educational and professional development opportunities, and support initiatives that increase student awareness and engagement.
For trainee registration and board examination administration, the advisor will manage the registration and onboarding process for trainees, verify, capture and maintain trainee contracts, records and supporting documentation, ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements, coordinate registration processes for professional board examinations, and support examination administration, scheduling, communications and logistics.
For records, compliance and reporting, the advisor will maintain accurate education records and databases, conduct routine audits of learner and programme records, ensure documentation is complete, accurate and audit-ready, maintain document management systems, record-keeping processes and version control practices, and prepare reports and administrative updates as required. For stakeholder support, the advisor will manage stakeholder enquiries, resolve administrative issues efficiently, liaise with trainees, supervisors, workplace providers and other stakeholders throughout the trainee journey, provide professional and timeous guidance to students, trainees and examination candidates, and contribute to effective collaboration across the Education and other relevant company teams.
The listing asks for a diploma or degree in Education, Business Administration, Commerce, Human Resources or Training Management; the qualification wording in the visible listing is cut off at that point, so check the original listing for the complete wording. Candidates should have two to five years of relevant experience in one or more of education administration, training coordination, learnership administration or a related environment such as a professional body. Experience working with regulatory or compliance requirements will be an advantage.
Applicants should have strong administrative and organisational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook. The competencies shown are attention to detail and accuracy, strong stakeholder relationship management, planning and coordination skills, problem-solving ability, customer service orientation, the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and professionalism and confidentiality.
Apply only through the Apply button on this page, which leads to the original CareerJunction listing for this role. Read the full listing there before you apply, and check that the role, location and reference match what you expect. Be cautious of anyone who asks for payment to secure a job or who contacts you from an unrelated address about this role.
When you apply, highlight your education administration, training coordination or learnership administration experience, and give examples of registration, examination or audit-ready record work you have handled. Mention your Microsoft Office skills and any regulatory or compliance work you have done. Keep your CV clear and factual, and make sure your contact details are up to date.
After you apply through the original listing, the recruiter reviews applications and contacts shortlisted candidates. If you are shortlisted, expect questions about your stakeholder work, your record-keeping and your handling of registration and examination deadlines. Keep a copy of your application and note the job reference, 24789, for follow-up.
This page is for information only and is not a job offer. The salary is undisclosed, the role is a six-month fixed-term contract based in Menlyn, and the listing was posted on 28 October 2026 with an expiry of 25 days from posting. Details such as duties and requirements are as stated in the original listing, and the final terms are confirmed by the employer or recruiter during the hiring process.
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