Are you passionate about empowering the next generation through education and creating opportunities that shape their future? Do you thrive in driving impactful recruitment campaigns that connect with young learners and inspire action?
ABOUT ALX AFRICA
ALX Africa a non‑profit organisation under the ALX Foundation is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa’s digital future. We provide world‑class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes, aiming to empower 2 million Africans with sustainable tech careers by 2030. With hubs in 8 cities across Africa, we give learners safe access to quality learning and a network of expert instructors.
- Providing young professionals with access to the most in‑demand tech skills that will power the future.
- Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders through challenging real‑world coursework.
- Building a lifelong impactful community of tech professionals that support them at all stages of their career journey.
Visit our website to learn more about our digital revolution.
ABOUT THE ROLE
ALX Africa is now looking for a dynamic Recruitment Associate to drive learner recruitment for our South African market.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Outreach : Co‑develop and implement recruitment strategies to drive applications into training programs.Conversion Management : Build processes and touch points that move candidates from application to enrollment and successful payment.Partnership Building : Coordinate with the Partnerships Manager to build and nurture strong relations with schools, universities, community organisations and youth networks to widen our reach.Campaign Management : Run targeted online and offline recruitment campaigns to engage young people, including events, school presentations and information sessions.Nurture Prospective Applicants : Build and sustain engagement with potential learners and their families, providing ongoing support and information to encourage enrollment.Candidate Support : Guide prospective candidates through the application process with clear communication and support.Data & Reporting : Track recruitment performance and report on progress against enrollment targets in order to support refinement of recruitment strategies.Team Collaboration : Work closely with marketing, learning and community teams to align recruitment efforts with organisational goals.REQUIREMENTS
2‑3 years of experience in recruitment, sales, outreach or admissions, ideally within education or youth‑oriented programmes.Strong track record of meeting conversion targets – not just generating leads but closing them.Good communication and relationship‑building skills to inspire action.Ability to contribute to campaign design and support management of recruitment funnels across digital and traditional channels.Data‑driven and target‑focused with experience optimizing for enrollment and payment conversion.Experience in event planning and offline outreach, including organizing school presentations and community engagement activities.Data analysis and reporting skills; able to interpret engagement metrics and adjust recruitment strategies based on insights.PREFFERABLE
Experience working in fast‑paced, mission‑driven organisations or startups.Background in building partnerships with educational institutions and community organisations.PERSON ATTRIBUTES
Courage : Willingness to speak up, challenge the status quo and embrace new challenges.Humility : Openness to learning, seeking help when needed and a focus on serving others.Adventure : A passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks and finding joy in the journey.Initiative : Proactive problem‑solving with a sense of ownership and a willingness to go above and beyond.Resilience : The ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges and emerge stronger.Employment Type : This role is a freelancer position.
Work Hours : The required work hours are 40 hours per week.
Location : This is a hybrid role (selected candidate must come and work in the Hub 3 times a week).
Due to the considerable amount of virtual working and interaction with colleagues and customers in different physical locations internationally, it is essential that the successful applicant has the drive and ethic to succeed working in small teams physically but in larger efforts virtually. Self‑drive to communicate constantly using web collaboration and video conferencing is essential.
Disclaimer : ALX Africa does not charge fees or request payments at any stage of hiring. Be cautious of anyone claiming otherwise. Report suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.
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