The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in cultural and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

The university seeks to employ a skilled, knowledgeable and resourceful individual to provide general administrative support to its project management office. The project management office is focused on delivering a diverse range of infrastructure projects, across the university’s multiple campuses. This position requires a combination of solid administrative skills, a good understanding of the project process, and a commitment to service delivery in a fast-paced environment. The post reports to the Manager: Projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• General administrative support including creation of workflows and implementation of processes
• Diary Administration
• Financial Reporting
• Documentation & Records Administration
• Procurement support
• Payment Administration
• Project Reports Administration

• Relevant National Diploma (NQF 6)
• 3-5 years project administrative experience

Knowledge, skills and capabilities

• General administrative and organizational skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Financial and computer skills
• Knowledge of procurement processes
• Knowledge of payment systems and processes
• Knowledge of Project Management processes
• Knowledge of Smartsheet Management Software would be an advantage
• Knowledge of the Higher Education environment would be an advantage
• Experience in Infrastructure Projects would be an advantage