Senior Officer: Student Registration

About

Permanent Level 08 student-registration post at Northlink TVET College Central Office. Requires a relevant National Diploma or Degree, 3–5 years' relevant experience, supervisory experience, computer literacy and a valid driver's licence. Salary: R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). Terms of service: Permanent: PERSAL. Reference: NLC/173/2026. Duty station: Northlink TVET College (Central Office).

How to apply

Email Careers7@northlink.co.za, quoting the post and relevant reference number in the subject line, with one PDF document per application; or hand deliver to Central Office, 80 Voortrekker Road, Bellville, 7530. Submit a dated, signed and initialled new Z83 form and comprehensive CV.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of student application and registration activities.
• Monitor application and registration processes to ensure efficiency and compliance with approved procedures.
• Provide support during annual, semester and trimester registration cycles.
• Monitor registration progress and assist in achieving institutional enrolment targets.
• Ensure compliance with approved admission requirements and selection processes.
• Coordinate the capturing, verification, maintenance and updating of student information on the Student Management System.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on registration information and student files.
• Allocate and monitor daily activities of registration administrative staff.
• Provide guidance and support to staff regarding registration processes and system requirements.
• Identify training needs and assist with capacity-building initiatives.
• Monitor service delivery standards and ensure continuous improvement.
• Coordinate responses to student registration-related enquiries.
• Provide accurate information regarding applications, admissions, registration processes and institutional requirements.
• Liaise with campuses, academic departments, student support services and external stakeholders to resolve registration matters.
• Implement approved policies, procedures and process improvements within the registration environment.

Qualifications

• National Diploma/ Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Administration, Business Administration, Office Management, Administration or a relevant qualification.
• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience in student administration, admissions, registration or a related higher education environment.
• Supervisory experience.
• Computer Literacy.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Knowledge and understanding of the TVET College sector and post-school education environment.
• Knowledge of DHET policies, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures relating to student enrolment.
• Knowledge of student admission, registration and records management processes.
• Understanding of student information management systems.
• Understanding of public sector policies, including DHET/ TVET regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, investigative skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation, policies and procedures and apply them.