Learner Recruitment Specialist: Johannesburg

<p><em>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?</em></p> <p><em>The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, someone who can analyze data, refine recruitment strategies, build strong partnerships with schools and youth networks, and ensure learner recruitment targets are met. If you are passionate about education, community engagement, and scaling impact, we would love to meet you.</em></p> <h2><strong><br></strong><strong>About ALX Africa</strong></h2> <p>ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech 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. <strong>By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers.</strong></p> <p>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 industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.</p> <p><strong>We achieve this by:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future.</li> <li>Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework.</li> <li>Building a lifelong, impactful community of tech professionals that support them at all stages of their career journey. </li> </ul> <p><strong>Our impact thus far:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>347k+ </strong>graduates since 2020</li> <li><strong>257k</strong> youth in work</li> <li><strong>31k youth starting own ventures</strong></li> <li><strong>60k</strong> youth in jobs created by entrepreneurs</li> </ul> <p> Visit our website <a href="http://www.alxafrica.com"><strong>www.alxafrica.com</strong></a> to learn more about our digital revolution.</p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>Role Summary</strong></h2> <p>ALX South Africa is looking for a strategic and results-driven Learner Recruitment Specialist to lead <strong>learner recruitment</strong> <strong>into our programmes</strong> for the South African market. This role will oversee the national recruitment strategy, manage the recruitment funnel from awareness to paid, and lead on-the-ground outreach and engagement.</p> <p>The Learner Recruitment Specialist will combine data-driven strategy, partnership development, and community engagement to drive sustainable learner growth. They will work closely with marketing, partnerships, and community teams to ensure ALX reaches and converts high-potential young people into learners across the country.</p> <p>This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building systems, optimizing conversion funnels, and leading recruitment initiatives that create meaningful opportunities for young people.</p> <h2><strong>Specific Responsibi