Academic Administration Officer (Post Level 11) at Stellenbosch University

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• A tertiary qualification on NQF level 5.
• At least three years' relevant experience within a higher education institution, or at least four years' related experience.
• Excellent record of and the ability to work with a high attention to detail and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational, planning, prioritising and administrative skills.
• Proven ability to function effectively under pressure and to keep to strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills in English, and proven ability to effectively function within a multi-lingual and multi-cultural environment.
• The ability to manage problem and conflict situations in a diplomatic manner.
• Excellent interpersonal relations.
• Proven professionalism, tact and integrity.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Availability to work after official office hours.
• Knowledge of relevant and appropriate computer applications (word processing, text writing and editing, proficiency regarding SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and virtual meeting platforms such as MS Teams) and other related technologies or software.
• Proven experience and understanding of document control and recordkeeping practice.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• A university degree on NQF level 7.
• Experience of rules and processes of regulatory bodies like the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Experience and knowledge of a Health Science faculty or a similar context.
• Proven record of student-centred service delivery.
• Proven experience of the software used within the SU environment.
• Proficiency in Afrikaans and/or another official South African language.

Closing Date 5-Sep-2025