Job Description

Faculty
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Student Residences -> Student Residences Admin
Campus/ Location
Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type
Contract
Occupational Function
Support / Admin
Number of Positions
2
Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)
To be confirmed
Advert Closing Date
17/9/2025
Job Purpose
To maintain residence administration and services in respect of students' personal records, furniture, equipment and linen inventory.


To supervise the room allocation and updating of records through the registration and de-registration of students.


Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

Matric/Grade 12 At least one year experience of being an administrative assistant/Office assistant at a higher Education Institution Experience in housekeeping, clerical work, residence operations and residence placement in a Student Housing Environment

Recommended:

Experience as a Residence Student Assistant or in a similar role will be an added advantage Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Registration and de-registration of students. Assist the Residence Coordinator with the allocation & re-allocation of rooms. Supervision of housekeeping and maintenance requirements. Handling and control of keys Handling of deliveries by suppliers. Answering of telephone and handling of mail. Residence Assets Student discipline Administration Competencies
Ability to adapt to changing environment Verbal and written Communication Contributing to team success Initiating action Creativity Attention to details Numeracy Applied knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word Learner/Client focus Managing work (including time Management) Professional/Technical knowledge Interpersonal skills Organizing Stress tolerance Safety awareness General Information

Closing Date:

17 September 2025

For enquires and assistance with your online application

, please email Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) email: sizaod@cput.ac.za or (021) 959 6738.

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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.