Admissions Officer

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position.

Job Title:

Admissions Officer

Organisational Unit:
University of Mpumalanga – Registrar – Academic Administration

• Implement approved processes and procedures to provide a one‑stop service to enquirers, prospective applicants, applicants and parents.
• Provide a one‑stop registration service to first‑time registering students.
• Meet agreed targets for conversion of applicants into registered students.
• Support registration and other academic administration processes.
• Serve as liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other work directed by Academic Administration.

• Matric plus Diploma or Degree.
• At least 5 years’ experience of academic administration in higher education, of which 3 years must be in an admissions and registration environment.
• Knowledge of the students ITS system, HEDA, JASPER.
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines and work systematically independently.
• Planning, organising, project management skills.
• Ability to advance reports and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to guide and motivate a diverse team.

• People‑oriented, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
• Transparency, integrity and teamwork.

Advert closing date: 2/7/2026.

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.