Job Description

Listing reference:

ukzn_000728

Listing status:

Online

Apply by:

15 January 2026

Position summary

Industry:

Education & Training

Job category:

University and Academy

Location:

Westville

Contract:

Permanent

Remuneration:

Market Related

EE position:

Yes

Introduction

REGISTRAR DIVISION, SENIOR COMMITTEE OFFICER, COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES, (PEROMNES GRADE 9), WESTVILLE CAMPUS.

Job description

The College Director: Professional Services ensures compliance with the required Acts and Statutes that govern the College, and with the institution's policies, procedures and rules. Within the College Administration Office, is Governance and Administration, which monitors governance and compliance and provides administrative and secretariat support to the College and School committees.


The Senior Committee Officer will administer statutory College Committees, ensuring that the committee(s) comply with good governance practices, and ensure that records are maintained in keeping with current legislative requirements, rendering a high-level professional secretariat function to a number of college committees.

Minimum requirements

Matric/ National Senior Certificate. Bachelor's qualification (NQF Level 7) in administration or other relevant field. 2 years of experience as a Committee Officer, preferably within the Higher Education sector. Competency in speedwriting/shorthand/touch typing. Proven computer skills including word-processing, spreadsheets, Adobe Acrobat, MS Teams, Zoom. Excellent command of the English language. Good knowledge of committee processes and procedures within the Higher Education sector. Possession of a valid driver's license.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 January 2026

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