Student Life Manager

Recruiter:

Flair TM

Job Ref:

JHB000280/SB

Date posted:

Monday, July 6, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

180000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Student Life Manager | Student Accommodation | Pretoria | Property Management

Join a Leading Student Accommodation Property Management Company

Are you passionate about student development, community engagement and creating exceptional student living experiences?

A leading Student Accommodation Property Management Company is seeking an energetic and people-focused Student Life Manager to join its team in Pretoria, Gauteng.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of the student experience, promote student wellbeing, and create a vibrant, safe and inclusive residential community.

If you have experience in Student Affairs, Residence Management, Student Accommodation, Higher Education, Youth Development or Community Engagement, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

About the Role

As the Student Life Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing student engagement programmes while creating a positive residential environment that supports academic success, student wellbeing and community development.

Working closely with the Property Management team, Student Life Interns, universities and parents, you will ensure students enjoy an exceptional living experience while maintaining discipline, safety and community standards.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Student Wellbeing & Student Affairs

Support student wellbeing and emotional wellness
Provide guidance and support to students
Assist with student concerns and referrals
Liaise with parents and guardians when required
Promote an inclusive and supportive residential environment

Student Life Programme

Develop and manage engaging Student Life programmes
Coordinate sporting, social and cultural events
Implement academic support initiatives
Lead leadership development programmes
Coordinate career readiness initiatives
Drive community engagement projects
Manage orientation and Welcoming Week activities

Residence & Community Management

Foster a respectful and inclusive student community
Promote student engagement and participation
Maintain building culture and community standards
Ensure compliance with residence rules and policies
Support operational teams in delivering exceptional service

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and mentor the Student Life Intern (SLI) team
Manage programme planning and budgets
Recruit, train and support student leaders
Monitor programme performance and outcomes

Student Discipline & Communication

Manage disciplinary processes fairly and professionally
Investigate and resolve student incidents
Communicate operational updates to students
Respond to student and parent enquiries

Crisis Management & Security Support

Support security teams during incidents
Assist with crisis management procedures
Ensure student safety remains a priority
Prepare reports relating to incidents and disciplinary matters

Minimum Requirements

Relevant qualification in Student Affairs, Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Community Development or a related field
Previous experience in Student Accommodation, Higher Education, Residence Management or Student Affairs
Experience coordinating student programmes and events
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to engage with students, parents and university stakeholders
Strong planning, administration and organisational skills
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Highly Advantageous

Student Accommodation experience
Residence Management experience
Student Affairs experience
Community engagement programme experience
Event management experience
Crisis management experience

Key Skills

Student Life Management
Student Affairs
Student Accommodation
Residence Management
Property Management
Community Engagement
Student Wellbeing
Higher Education
Leadership Development
Event Management
Youth Development
Student Support
Conflict Resolution
Customer Service
Programme Management
Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Communication
Crisis Management
Relationship Management

Why Join Us?

Join a leading Student Accommodation Property Management company
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of students
Lead innovative student engagement and wellbeing programmes
Work within a collaborative, supportive and dynamic environment
Excellent long-term career growth within Student Accommodation and Property Management
Help shape an outstanding student living experience while developing future leaders

Location

Pretoria, Gauteng

Apply Today

If you're passionate about student success, leadership, community engagement and creating exceptional student experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Join a leading student accommodation organisation where you can make a lasting impact on student wellbeing and residential life.

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