Job Description

Title of Position
Coordinator: Southern African Nordic Centre (SANORD) - 3 Year contract position
Post Number
8031795 (ITS Post number to be confirmed)
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Rectorate -> International Relations
Type of Position
Fixed Term Contract
Length of Contract Period
3 Year contract position
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
25/1/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Southern African-Nordic Centre (SANORD) is a non-profit organisation and is committed to advancing strategic, multilateral academic networking and collaboration between Southern African and Nordic institutions of higher education and research, as they seek to address new local and global challenges of innovation and development. The SANORD Central Office (SCO) is based at UWC.
The role of the Coordinator provides administrative and scholarly support to the Director: SANORD and the office. The Coordinator will assist with the effective flow of tasks within SANORD Office to provide professional advanced support and deliver a seamless and integrated service to the SANORD membership.
The successful incumbent will be responsible for:

• Coordinate and implement the operations of the SANORD Central Office (SCO)
• Develop strategic plans and a business framework for SANORD operations
• Coordinate and implement SANORD's information activities and on-going communication including the web portal and the newsletter, as well as contact between the SCO, the member institutions and the board.
• Coordinate and implement the secretarial duties of SANORD like minute taking, report writing, and research as deemed appropriate by the SANORD Board
• Assist in the planning of the SANORD academic activities, such as symposiums and conferences
• Coordinate the activities and projects related to the SANORD working groups or governance structures
• Assist with research as required by the SANORD Board
• Assist with Budget planning and monitoring
• Carry out other activities deemed appropriate by the SANORD Board and SANORD Director

Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience):

• A relevant Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification at an NQF Level 7
• 5 years' relevant experience working within the Higher Education sector
• 3 years' relevant experience of the International and African Higher Education sector

Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes):

• Demonstrate professional and effective leadership, communication, cooperation and organisational skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage SANORD projects efficiently and effectively
• Relational skills that enhance diversity and inclusion
• Work requires domestic and international travelling
• Knowledge of the international framework for sustainable development and/or international higher education and science policy is an asset

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 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 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