Job Description

Title of Position
Administrative Officer (Extended Curriculum Programme) - internal only
Post Number
M175
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Economics & Management Sciences -> Dean's Office: Economic & Management Sciences
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
7/11/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
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 critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates the students across multiple disciplines including Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics, 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 to provide administrative support to the Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP). Reporting to the ECP Coordinator, the appointee's duties will include, but not limited to, the administration and execution of the following tasks:

• Academic Administration
• Marks Administrations
• Enquiry Management
• Committee and Meeting Administration
• Marketing, Branding and Student Recruitment
• General Office Administration
• Human Resource Administration
• Financial Administration

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• A minimum of 3 years' relevant administrative experience in an Extended Curriculum Programme

Added Advantages:

• Administrative experience in a Higher Education environment
• Knowledge of university administrative systems
• Experience in student tracking
• Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages, e.g. Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

Key Competencies:

• 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

A full job description is available on request.
For more information (but not applications), please contact the Departmental Chairperson, Carolien van den Berg, at cvandenberg@uwc.ac.za
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.

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