Job Description

Title of Position
Administrative Officer
Post Number
8021892
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Centre for Multilingualism and Diversities Research
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
12/10/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
CENTRE FOR MULTILINGUALISM AND DIVERSITIES RESEARCH (CMDR)
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (INTERNAL POST)
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of the Western Cape seeks to produce graduates of the highest calibre. We are currently seeking a self-motivated, committed, competent, suitably qualified and experienced individual for this appointment.
The Centre for Multilingualism and Diversities Research (CMDR) within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities is an established, research intensive and cross-disciplinary unit located at the University of the Western Cape. Its aim is to offer a significant rethinking of multilingualism that will contribute to the development of new discourses on language with which to approach interdisciplinary work in the humanities, and social and educational sciences. The Centre hosts a journal, Multilingual Margins: A Journal of Multilingualism from the Periphery. The CMDR seeks to appoint an Administrative Officer with the skills and experience to support staff with the activities above, and to assist with all centre administrative procedures, to ensure alignment and compliance with central administrative systems and procedures.
Reporting to the Director, the appointee will mainly be responsible for:

• Postgraduate academic administration

• Reception

• Enquiry Management

• Marks Administration

• Committee and Meeting Administration

• Financial Administration

• Human Resources Administration

• Marketing and Recruitment

• Event Organisation o Reports

• General Administration

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 and a relevant three -year post-matric qualification or matric plus 3 to 5 years relevant experience

• If only matric, 3-5 years relevant experience required

• If post matric qualification, 2 years relevant experience required

Preferred requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Administrative experience in a Higher Education environment is preferred

• Knowledge of university systems (SASI; MAS etc)

• Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g. Word; Excel / MS Office Suites / PowerPoint

Closing date: 12 October 2025
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

Skills Required