Faculty Officer (Dean's Office: Community & Health Sciences) at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The Faculty of Community and Health Sciences at the University of the Western Cape is situated on two campuses namely; Main campus and Bellville campus. The Faculty is one of the leading institutions for the education of community and health sciences professionals in South Africa.
• The Faculty offers professional qualifications in Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work, Community Development, Inter-professional Education, Interdisciplinary Studies of Children Families and Society (CISCFS), Complementary Medicine, Public Health and Biokinetics. We currently have a position available for an experienced administrator at our Faculty office to be responsible for the Faculty’s public relations, events and related administration. Reporting to the Faculty Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for and not limited to: monitoring and updating of faculty website and  social media platforms; marketing and marketing material; organise special Faculty staff and students’ events; compile faculty newsletter and annual report; organise the Deans annual awards ceremony; responsible for faculty’s recruitment drives and open days; responsible for Faculty’s orientation programmes; provide PR support to faculty’s community outreach programmes.
• The incumbent will also be the committee officer for Faculty Board and liaise regularly with the Deanery, student enrolment management unit, ICS, departments, staff members, students, faculties, tertiary institutions and external organisations.

Minimum Requirements

•  A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) and at least three years Higher Education academic administration experience 
•  Expertise in MS office with advanced Excel functionalities and familiarity with Google products and applications
•  Excellent office management, minute taking and report writing skills
•  Experience with data capturing, processing and reporting.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
•  Proven ability in utilising digital media electronic tools for effective communication
•  At least three years’ experience in Marketing
•  A valid driver’s licence 

Added Advantages

•  Working knowledge and or experience of a Student Enrolment Management System
•  Ability to work efficiently under pressure and without supervision