Administrative Assistant: Department (internal only)

Post Number 8026204 / S512 Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Economics & Management Sciences -> School of Government Type of Position Permanent - Full Time Length of Contract Period Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 16/7/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching, research and community engagement, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates students across academic units including Accounting, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, Management and Finance Clusters, School of Government (SOG) and the Academic Literacies Programme.

The School of Government seeks to appoint an Assistant Administrator to provide general student administration and academic administration support within the School. The incumbent will assist with student-facing administrative services, academic records, programme administration, assessment and marks processes, committee administration and general office coordination, to ensure alignment and compliance with central administrative systems, faculty requirements and institutional procedures.

Reporting to the Director of the SOG, the appointee will be responsible for assisting with:

• Academic Administration;
• Reception Duties;
• Enquiry Management;
• Marketing & Recruitment;
• Meeting Administration;
• Human Resources Administration;
• General Administration (includes office administration, assisting with document management, liaising with service providers).

Minimum Requirements

• Matric Certificate with at least 2 years administrative experience;
• Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g. Word; Excel / MS Office Suites / Power Point;

Added advantages:

• Administrative experience in a Higher Education environment
• Knowledge of student administration systems

Key Competencies:

• Demonstrated communicative, organisational and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, and to adhere to and meet strict deadlines;
• Ability to work without supervision and to pay attention to detail.

For further information (but not applications), please contact the Director, Prof Nico Schutte at [email protected]

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 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: [email protected]. 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.