Faculty Officer (2071) at University of Western Cape

• We are currently seeking a self-motivated, committed, competent, and suitably qualified and experienced individuals 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 will be responsible for the following key performance areas in both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate student academic cycle:

• Academic Administration
• Marks Administration
• Enquiry Management
• Committee Administration
• Marketing, Branding and Student Recruitment
• Events Management
• Reports
• General and meeting Administration

Minimum Requirements

• A Degree or equivalent at NQF level 7
• At least three years relevant experience in a Higher Education environment
• Experience in student administration and the student life-cycle
• Working knowledge of a student enrolment management system / University systems
• Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g. Word; Excel / MS Office Suites / PowerPoint, Microsoft 365 copilot.

The following would be advantageous:  

• Experience with postgraduate academic administration 
• Experience in Human Resources and Financial 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 report writing and minute-taking skills
• High level of stress tolerance
• High level of assertiveness
• Problem-solving skills 

Closing Date

8/8/2025