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Recruitment Specialist: Johannesburg
ALX Africa
Posted 4 months agoJohannesburg, South Africa
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Mid-Level
Category
Other
Job Description
Are you passionate about expanding access to education and connecting young people to pathways that transform their futures? Do you thrive in designing recruitment strategies and building partnerships that inspire young people to take action? The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, someone who can analyse data, refine recruitment strategies, build strong partnerships with schools and youth networks, and ensure recruitment targets are met.
If you are passionate about education, community engagement, and scaling impact, we would love to meet you.
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've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech, creative and entrepreneurship skills training and career acceleration programmes.
Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and re-skill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders.
By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million
Africans to secure sustainable careers.
With hubs in 8 cities across
Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors.
Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech, creative and entrepreneurship industry.
Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our learners for in-demand roles.
We achieve this by: Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech, creative and entrepreneurship skills that will power the future.
Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and creators through challenging, real-world coursework.
Building a lifelong, impactful community of professionals and entrepreneurs that supports them at all stages of their career journey.
Our impact thus far: 347k+ graduates since 2020 257k youth in work 31k
Specific Responsibilities Recruitment Strategy & Market Growth: Develop and implement the national learner recruitment strategies to drive registrations, enrollment, and payment conversions.
Identify high-potential/ priority learner segments and recruitment channels including digital campaigns, school partnerships, youth organizations, and community networks.
Funnel Ownership & Conversion Optimization: Own the full recruitment funnel from lead generation to enrollment and payment conversion.
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Requirements
- Proven experience managing recruitment funnels and achieving enrollment or conversion targets.
- Hands-on experience in writing, reviewing, and optimising copy and campaign content.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable campaign improvements.
- Experience managing or mentoring team members.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills to engage learners and stakeholders.
- Skill Requirements - Preferable Experience in fast-paced startups or scale-ups.
- Background in education access, youth development, or training programs.
- Experience building school, university, or community partnerships.
- Familiarity with CRM, marketing automation, and campaign analytics tools.
- Excellent public speaking skills.
- Person Specification/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, 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.
- Relationship Builder: Builds trust.
Responsibilities
- Continuously refine strategies based on market insights, performance metrics, and learner feedback.
- Identify drop-off points and implement solutions to improve applicant engagement.
- Track recruitment data and generate insights to optimise campaigns and processes.
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Recruitment Associate to write and test copy, improving conversion rates.
- Build clear processes and systems for recruitment efficiency and scalability.
- Identify strategic partnerships that increase awareness and access to ALX programs.
- Support initiatives that strengthen ALX’s presence in the youth ecosystem.
- Data, Insights & Reporting: Track recruitment performance against targets and provide actionable.
