Job Description

Title of Position
Senior Faculty Officer
Post Number
8020672 (ITS :863S)
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Natural Sciences Faculty Administration
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
N/A
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
18/2/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
The Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of the Western Cape is internationally recognised for its excellence in teaching and research. The Faculty comprises nine academic departments, a School of Pharmacy and a number of world-class research institutes and centres. The Faculty offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the major scientific disciplines and a professional degree in Pharmacy.
An opportunity currently exists for candidates to apply for the position of Senior Faculty Officer to oversee the academic activities of the Faculty and supervise Faculty Office staff; ensuring that the academic and student management processes are of a high standard; to oversee the implementation and effective and efficient use of systems and processes that align the faculties' operations with the institutional goals, including HR administrative activities and committee administration.
Reporting to the Faculty Manager, the appointee's duties will include, but not be limited to supervising faculty administration and execution of the following tasks:

• Academic Administration
• Marks Administration
• Student Support
• Postgraduate Management
• Enquiry Management
• Committee Administration
• Marketing, Branding and Student Recruitment
• Meeting and General Office Administration
• Staff Supervision
• Faculty Administration

While the successful applicant will be expected to perform in the above, emphasis will be placed on:

• Statistical numeracy and reporting
• Marketing and Media Skills
• Supervisory experience
• A track record of innovative practice

Minimum Requirements

• Matric with a Honours Degree
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Higher Education environment, of which at least 3 years should be in a Faculty Officer role
• Committee Administration

Required competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Coaching & Developing others
• Individual Leadership skills
• The ability to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Planning and organizing skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Intermediate to expert user of computer office applications
• Good writing and minute-taking skills
• High level of stress tolerance

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