Job Description

Title of Position
Faculty Officer (internal only)
Post Number
0864 / S433
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
1/10/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and 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 and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educate students across the academic units, including Accounting, Economics, Industrial Psychology, Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, Management and Entrepreneurship, Finance and School of Government.
An opportunity currently exists for candidates to apply for the position of Faculty Officer to provide administrative support to the Faculty Office in respect of all Faculty administrative processes, in order to ensure alignment and compliance with central administrative systems and procedures; and to provide a professional support service to academics, students and staff.
Reporting to the Faculty Manager, the appointee's duties will include, but not be limited to, the administration and execution of the following tasks:

• Academic Administration across the student life-cycle
• Marks Administration
• Enquiry Management
• Committee Administration
• Marketing, Branding and Student Recruitment
• Meeting and General Office Administration
• HR Administration
• Financial Administration

Minimum Requirements

• A Degree or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification
• At least three years of relevant experience in a Higher Education environment

The following would be advantageous:

• Knowledge of university administrative systems
• Experience working as a Faculty Administrative Officer
• Experience with committee administration

Competencies required:

• 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

For more information (but not applications) please contact the Faculty Manager, Mr Wasiem Rinquest at wrinquest@uwc.ac.za
A full job description is available on 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.

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