The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans, and for developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educate students across the academic units, including Accounting, Economics, Industrial Psychology, Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, Management and Entrepreneurship, Finance and  School of Government. 

An opportunity currently exists for candidates to apply for the position of Faculty Officer to provide administrative support to the Faculty Office in respect of all Faculty administrative processes, in order to ensure alignment and compliance with central administrative systems and procedures; and to provide a professional support service to academics, students and staff.

Reporting to the Faculty Manager, the appointee’s duties will include, but not be limited to, the administration and execution of the following tasks:
•    Academic Administration across the student life-cycle
•    Marks Administration
•    Enquiry Management
•    Committee Administration
•    Marketing, Branding and Student Recruitment
•    Meeting and General Office Administration
•    HR Administration
•    Financial Administration

•    A Degree or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification
•    At least three years of relevant experience in a Higher Education environment

The following would be advantageous:  
•    Knowledge of university administrative systems
•    Experience working as a Faculty Administrative Officer
•    Experience with committee administration 

Competencies required:
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•    Excellent attention to detail
•    The ability to collaborate with various stakeholders 
•    Planning and organising skills  
•    Excellent time management skills 
•    Intermediate to expert user of computer office applications
•    Good writing and minute-taking skills
•    High level of stress tolerance

For more information (but not applications) please contact the Faculty Manager, Mr Wasiem Rinquest at wrinquest@uwc.ac.za

A full job description is available on request.