Call Centre Operator

Direct Reporting Line:
Head Student Recruitment

Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

Emeris Ruimsig Campus has a vacancy for a Call Centre Operator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Fulfilling Telesales Function

• Makes initial telephonic contact with prospective students within 24 hours.
• Establish as to whether or not the student meets the entry requirements
• If the student does not meet the entry requirements, offer an alternative course.
• Acquires and capturing student’s details for the database.
• Captures student’s details on the database.
• Books consultations for the Student Advisors (Distance)
• Discusses the course(s) in detail.
• Manages the Lead to Application conversion rate as set out by the HSR.
• Responds to prospect / student queries and concerns.
• Advises students of the application and registration closing date.
• Completes confirmation calls / reschedule appointments.
• Completes SIMS records to track activity.

General Activities

• Assist the Head: Student Recruitment with any related admin / marketing tasks.
• Assisting the Student Advisors with post application tasks such as collecting payments and documentation.
• Capturing of database on SIMS.

Competencies / Skills required:

• High level of accuracy required in both typing and data capturing
• Well spoken over the telephone
• Excellent organisational and administration skills

Minimum Qualification Requirement:

• Matric essential, relevant tertiary qualification is recommended however not essential.

Minimum Work Experience Requirement:

• Minimum of 1-2 years Sales/ Admin/Marketing/Customer experience/ Telemarketing.

Salary:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews

Technical Support:

• Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance : https://hire.simplify.hr/ContactUs

Emeris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, 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.