Student Life Manager (Permanent)

Job Title: Student Life Manager Start Date: 2026-07-06 - 2026-08-28 Vacancy Type: Permanent JHB000280 Sectors: Property and Real Estate Location: Gauteng , Tshwane (Pretoria) Salary: R 180000 - R 240000 Annually Cost To Company Brief: residence life manager jobs|residence life manager jobs so|student affairs jobs gauteng|student affairs jobs pretoria|student housing jobs south afr|student support jobs gauteng|student support manager jobs|university residence jobs pret 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. Detail: 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. show more... For more information please contact: Somande Brown Apply