Job Description

Title of Position
Administrator: Department
Post Number
8021767
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Women's and Gender Studies
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
21/9/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN'S AND GENDER STUDIES
DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
(INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY)
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of the Western Cape seeks to produce graduates of the highest caliber. We are currently seeking a self-motivated, committed, competent, suitably qualified and experienced individual for this appointment.
The Department of Women's and Gender Studies within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities is a leading teaching and research site at the University of the Western Cape. It offers undergraduate courses and supervision for postgraduates, hosts research projects with national and international collaborators, regularly collaborates with different departments on seminars and public humanities events, and works with different arts and culture and social justice sectors beyond the University.
The Department seeks to appoint a Departmental Administrator with the skills and experience to support staff with the activities above, and to assist with all Departmental administrative procedures, to ensure alignment and compliance with central administrative systems and procedures.
Reporting to the Chairperson of the department, the appointee will mainly be responsible for:

• Undergraduate and Postgraduate academic administration
• Reception
• Enquiry Management
• Marks Administration
• Committee and Meeting Administration
• Financial Administration
• Human Resources Administration
• Marketing and Recruitment
• Event Organisation
• Reports
• General Administration

Minimum Requirements

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

Added advantages:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Administrative experience in a Higher Education environment is preferred
• Knowledge of university systems (SASI; MAS etc.)
• Proficiency in computer programme software packages e.g. Word; Excel / MS Office Suites / PowerPoint.

*A full job description will be available upon request.
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