JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

REQUIREMENTS

Essential
- Exceptional oral and written capability in the English language
- Have rights of residency, hold or have the ability to hold valid work and residency rights in South Africa under applicable residency and labour laws; and possess the ability to travel with ease across African countries
- Possess a tertiary degree level qualification and/or 5-7 years marketing/management experience
- Experience and success in managing key accounts as well as developing new accounts into high performing and pro-active partners
- High level interpersonal, communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Proven ability as a team player able to work across cross-functional teams
- Flexible attitude to work (e.g. in hours and content), including a willingness to work weekends and evenings in support of recruitment activities both locally and internationally
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and implement marketing strategies and sales tactics which have made a significant contribution to sustainable business growth
- Innovative thinking and proactive work habits inclusive of an eye for detail and for new sales initiatives
- Proven experience of working effectively within a matrix structure, with focus on collaborating with and influencing various stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines, changing priorities and to take responsibility for decisions and outcomes
- Have extensive knowledge and experience in using Windows-based software applications
- Exceptional people and client management, interpersonal and soft skills; being driven, motivated with an ability to inspire and influence others with a collaborative, commercial and positive attitude
- Ability to work and achieve results autonomously

Desirable
- International work experience in the international education / language sector
- International study experience
- Fluency in a second language other than English one which is of prevalence in Southern Africa
- Experience working with multiple local stakeholders in the education industry including education agents, schools and colleges

What we offer
An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. The Navitas Group offers outstanding long-term career opportunities within the MENESA region and abroad, and is values driven and an equal opportunity employer.

Successful applicants require working rights in South Africa, and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Navitas has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. Over the last 40 years, hundreds of thousands of learners from around the world have graduated from Navitas colleges, having experienced a teaching and learning environment that supports them to harness their talents and achieve their dreams.

Navitas’ success is underpinned by its unparalleled international network, a peerless commitment to student experiences and outcomes, a track record of working in partnership with universities and industry and a passion for discovering new technologies and models of teaching and learning that will improve education now and into the future.

From pre-university and pathway programs to university, to English language and vocational training and undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, Navitas reaches more than 80,000 aspirational learners at more than 120 colleges and campuses across its global network each year, powered by a diverse and talented group of 8,000 employees.