Administrative Officer: Faculty Job at University of Western Cape

Reporting to the Faculty Manager, the appointee’s duties will include, but not be limited, to the administration and execution of the following tasks:

• Academic Administration 
• Marks Administrations
• Enquiry Management
• Committee Administration
• Marketing, Branding and Student Recruitment
• Meeting and General Office Administration
• HR Administration
• Financial Administration

Minimum Requirements

We seek an Administrative Officer equipped with the following qualifications and attributes:

• Grade 12
• A minimum of 3 years of administrative experience

The following would be advantageous:

• An accredited post-matric qualification
• Administrative experience in a Higher Education environment is preferred
• Knowledge of university administrative systems
• Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g. Word; Excel / MS Office Suites / PowerPoint

Key Competencies required:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• 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
• A full job description is available on request.

Closing date: 9 October 2026