Administrative Assistant: Department

Post Number L231 Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Law -> Law Clinic Type of Position Permanent - Full Time Length of Contract Period Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 11/8/2026

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.

The Law Clinic within the Faculty of Law, accredited with the Legal Practice Council, seeks to employ an Administrative Assistant. We currently seek a self-motivated, committed, competent, suitably qualified individual to join our team. As the successful candidate, you will assist with all Departmental administrative procedures, in order to ensure alignment and compliance with central administrative systems and procedures.

Reporting to the Director: Law Clinic, the appointee will be responsible for assisting with:

• Academic Administration;
• Reception Duties;
• Enquiry Management;
• Marketing & Recruitment;
• Meeting Administration;
• Human Resources Administration;

Minimum Requirements

Consequently you will need:

• Senior Certificate with at least 2 years’ administrative experience;
• Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g. Word; Excel / MS Office Suites / Power Point;
• Administrative experience in a Higher Education environment as well as knowledge of student administration systems would be advantageous.

Competencies required:

• 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

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: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za. 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.