The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa, 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, research, and overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to contribute significantly to the faculty's development.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates students across academic disciplines, including Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management & Entrepreneurship, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, School of Government (including Public Administration) and the Academic Literacies Programme.

An opportunity currently exists for candidates to apply for the position of Administrative Officer. 

Reporting to the Faculty Manager the appointee’s duties will include, but not be limited to, the execution of the following key performance areas:

• Academic Administration
• Marks Administration
• Enquiry Management
• Committee and Meeting Administration
• Marketing and Recruitment
• Events Management
• General Administration
• Performing any other administrative duties as may be assigned by the Senior Faculty Officer and Faculty Manager
   

• Grade 12 
• At least three years of student administrative experience

Added Advantages  

• Knowledge of university systems such as SASI 
• Experience in student application, selection and registration

Key Competencies

• Communication and interpersonal skills    
• Attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders 
• Planning and organizing skills  
• Time management skills 
• Computer literacy
• Writing skills
• Stress tolerance

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