Hiring Now | Marketing Assistant | Emeris Pretoria Campus, Gauteng | Permanent Position Available

Emeris, the consolidated education division bringing together IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management under the Advtech Group, is actively recruiting a detail-oriented, organised, and collaborative Marketing Assistant to join its Pretoria Campus team. This is a permanent associate-level role at the heart of the campus’s student recruitment and marketing function — responsible for accurate data capturing, database administration, marketing collateral management, event support, and telephone recruitment activity during peak periods. If you have 1 to 2 years of administration experience, strong Microsoft Excel skills, and a passion for education and student engagement, Emeris wants to hear from you.

Don’t miss this opportunity — vacancies are filling fast. Apply before 14 June 2026.

Marketing Assistant Job Overview

Detail	Information
Job Title	Marketing Assistant
Company	Advtech — Emeris
Division	Emeris
Business Unit	Pretoria Campus
Industry	Education Management
Functional Area	Marketing / Student Recruitment
Job Type	Permanent
Salary	Competitive — commensurate with experience
Location	Pretoria Campus, Gauteng
Minimum Experience	Associate (1–2 Years Administration)
Closing Date	14 June 2026
Application Status	Open – Accepting Applications Now

About the Role

The Marketing Assistant at Emeris Pretoria Campus provides essential administrative and operational support to the Student Recruitment and Marketing function, ensuring that prospective student information is captured accurately and timeously, all leads are correctly loaded into the relevant campaigns, marketing stock and collateral are managed efficiently, and the Student Advisors have the administrative support they need to operate effectively. During peak recruitment periods, the Marketing Assistant also contributes directly to calling activities — supporting the team in reaching database contacts, interview bookings, and applicants as directed by the Head of Student Recruitment.

This is a role that demands high accuracy, strong organisational ability, and a collaborative spirit. Emeris is built on a commitment to consistent excellence across its IIE brands — and the Marketing Assistant plays a foundational role in ensuring that the campus’s student recruitment data, reporting, and collateral management reflect that standard at every touchpoint. The role offers genuine benefits, including LinkedIn Learning access, staff and family education discounts, a provident fund, performance-based incentive bonuses, and birthday vouchers.

Please note: Emeris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time without prior notice.

Key Responsibilities of a Marketing Assistant

Data Capturing & Database Administration

• Accurately capture prospective student information, appointment forms, and applications onto SIMS and all applicable reports, ensuring all data is entered correctly, completely, and timeously.
• Capture all leads into the relevant campaigns — including interest cards, online applications, online enquiries, and walk-ins — maintaining data integrity across all lead sources.
• Work closely with the Sales Analyst to ensure that all reports balance and that all information across systems is accurately captured and reconciled.
• Maintain the integrity of data across all systems relating to prospective student and applicant information, taking personal accountability for accuracy at every stage of the data management process.
• Assist Student Advisors with all database administration and associated correspondence, providing reliable and responsive administrative support throughout the recruitment cycle.

Marketing Reporting & Statistics Support

• Work cooperatively with the Head of Student Recruitment with respect to all database statistics required for marketing reports — including Presentation Trackers and all relevant sales reports.
• Ensure that all required data and statistics are compiled, checked, and submitted accurately and on time to support management reporting and recruitment decision-making.
• Contribute to the accuracy and completeness of campaign data and lead tracking, providing the reporting team with the information required to analyse recruitment performance.

Marketing Stock & Collateral Management

• Take responsibility for all marketing stock and promotional materials, ensuring they are stored correctly, inventoried accurately, and replenished before shortfalls affect campus operations.
• Ensure that all interview rooms are stocked with appropriate marketing collateral — including brochures, application forms, programme information, and brand materials — ahead of all recruitment activities and interviews.
• Monitor collateral levels and coordinate the ordering and distribution of marketing materials to ensure the campus is always well-equipped for prospective student engagements.

Event Support & General Activities

• Provide support as needed for the planning and execution of campus events — including open days, career fairs, and other student recruitment events — ensuring all logistical and administrative requirements are met.
• During peak recruitment periods, support the Student Recruitment team through active calling activities — including database calling and calling of interview bookings and applicants — as directed by the Head of Student Recruitment.
• Perform any ad hoc duties as stipulated from time to time by the Head of Student Recruitment, supporting the broader marketing and recruitment function of the Pretoria Campus as required.

Minimum Requirements – Marketing Assistant

Educational Qualifications:

• Matric / National Senior Certificate (essential)
• Relevant 3-year Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field (recommended — not essential)

Experience:

• 1 to 2 years’ administration experience (essential)
• Sales experience (advantageous)

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Office proficiency, with a focus on Excel at an intermediate level — including the ability to manage data, compile reports, and work with spreadsheets accurately (essential)
• Experience working with student information management systems such as SIMS, or comparable CRM or database platforms (advantageous)

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong organisational and administration skills with the ability to manage multiple data streams and administrative tasks simultaneously
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for collaborative engagement with Student Advisors, the Sales Analyst, the Head of Student Recruitment, and prospective students
• High level of accuracy in typing and data capturing — a non-negotiable standard given the data integrity requirements of the role
• Problem-solving ability — the capacity to identify data discrepancies, administrative inconsistencies, or collateral shortfalls and address them proactively
• Ability to support telephone-based student recruitment activities during peak periods, including outbound calling with professionalism and a student-focused approach

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented and meticulous — takes personal ownership of data accuracy and administrative completeness
• Collaborative and team-oriented — works well with multiple stakeholders across the Student Recruitment function
• Adaptable and willing to support wherever needed, including event support and peak-period calling activities

Emeris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.

Benefits — Marketing Assistant at Emeris

Emeris offers a competitive and well-rounded benefits package for permanent staff, including:

• LinkedIn Learning subscription — lifelong learning opportunities to support continuous professional development
• Staff and family discounts on educational programmes across the full Emeris brand portfolio — IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management
• Performance-based incentive bonus structure aligned to the achievement of individual and campus recruitment goals
• Provident fund contributions, including Death and Funeral Cover, to support long-term financial wellbeing and planning
• Birthday voucher to celebrate your special day
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved rest and personal renewal

Core Values We Look For in a Marketing Assistant

Data Accuracy as a Professional Standard

In a student recruitment environment, every incorrectly captured lead, misallocated application, or unbalanced report has downstream consequences — for the student, the Student Advisor, and the campus’s recruitment performance. We look for Marketing Assistants who treat data accuracy as a personal professional commitment, who double-check before submitting, who flag discrepancies to the Sales Analyst immediately, and who take genuine pride in the integrity of every data point they touch.

Organised, Reliable Support for the Recruitment Team

The Marketing Assistant is the administrative backbone of the Student Recruitment function. We value individuals who are consistently organised, who manage their task list without needing constant reminders, who ensure interview rooms are stocked and collateral is ready before they are needed, and who build a reputation within the team for being the person who always has things in order.

Collaborative Spirit & Stakeholder Responsiveness

This role sits in the middle of a multi-stakeholder environment — Student Advisors, the Sales Analyst, the Head of Student Recruitment, and prospective students all depend on the Marketing Assistant’s responsiveness and reliability. We value candidates who communicate clearly, who follow up proactively, who respond quickly to requests from colleagues, and who contribute positively to a team culture built on shared accountability for recruitment outcomes.

Student-Centred Professionalism in All Interactions

Whether capturing a walk-in enquiry, stocking an interview room, or making outbound calls during a peak period, the Marketing Assistant represents the Emeris brand to prospective students at a critical decision-making moment in their lives. We value individuals who understand the weight of that responsibility — who engage with prospective students with warmth, professionalism, and genuine care, and who treat every lead as a person, not just a data point.

Initiative & Continuous Improvement

Great marketing assistants do not just complete assigned tasks — they notice what is not working and say so. We value candidates who bring initiative to the role, who identify collateral shortfalls before they become problems, who suggest improvements to reporting processes, and who approach their work with a continuous improvement mindset that makes the recruitment function more efficient and effective over time.

Career Growth Opportunities in Education Marketing & Student Recruitment

Joining Emeris as a Marketing Assistant at Pretoria Campus provides a strong foundation for a career in education marketing, student recruitment, and campus operations management within the Advtech Group. For motivated, high-performing individuals, the progression pathway is clear:

• Marketing Assistant → Student Advisor / Marketing Coordinator
• Student Advisor / Marketing Coordinator → Senior Student Advisor / Marketing Specialist
• Senior Student Advisor / Marketing Specialist → Head of Student Recruitment / Marketing Manager
• Head of Student Recruitment / Marketing Manager → Campus Manager / Regional Marketing Manager

Your career path is in your hands.

Frequently Asked Questions – Marketing Assistant Jobs

Is a Diploma or Degree in Marketing required for this role? No. A Matric / National Senior Certificate is the only essential educational qualification. A relevant 3-year Diploma or Degree is recommended and will strengthen an application, but it is explicitly not a minimum requirement. Candidates with strong administration experience and the required Excel proficiency who hold only a Matric will be considered on the strength of their practical experience.

What Excel skills are needed and how advanced must they be? The role requires intermediate Excel proficiency — this means the ability to work confidently with spreadsheets for data capturing, report compilation, data reconciliation, and basic formula use. Candidates who describe their Excel ability as basic — limited to formatting and simple data entry — should consider developing their skills before applying. Experience with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, filtering, and data validation is the level of competency the role demands.

What is SIMS and will I receive training on it? SIMS is the Student Information Management System used by Emeris to manage prospective student data, application records, and campaign tracking. Prior SIMS experience is advantageous but not essential — the successful candidate will receive system training as part of their onboarding. Candidates with experience in any comparable CRM, lead management, or student information system will have a practical advantage.

Does the role involve outbound calling? Yes. During peak recruitment periods, the Marketing Assistant is expected to support the Student Recruitment team through outbound calling activities — including database calling, interview booking calls, and applicant follow-ups as directed by the Head of Student Recruitment. This is not a permanent call centre function, but candidates should be comfortable with professional telephone-based student engagement during high-activity periods.

What benefits does this role offer? Emeris offers a well-rounded benefits package including a LinkedIn Learning subscription, staff and family education discounts across IIE brands, a performance-based incentive bonus, provident fund with Death and Funeral Cover, a birthday voucher, and a competitive annual leave allowance. Full details will be provided during the offer stage.

What is the closing date and how will I know if my application was successful? The closing date is 14 June 2026. Due to the high volume of applications received, personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the requirements will be contacted for interviews. If you experience technical difficulties applying, visit https://hire.simplify.hr/ContactUs for assistance.

How to Apply for This Marketing Assistant Job

Ready to support student recruitment excellence at one of South Africa’s most respected education groups? Applications are open now. Submit your application via the Emeris / Advtech careers portal before the closing date.

👉 Apply Online via Advtech Careers Portal

Closing Date: 14 June 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Due to high application volumes, only candidates whose profiles closely align with the role requirements will be contacted for interviews.

If you experience technical difficulties applying, visit https://hire.simplify.hr/ContactUs for assistance.

Emeris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time without prior notice.

Apply early — this vacancy closes on 14 June 2026.

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