Principal Administrative Officer (Academic Services)

Listing reference: ukzn_000894 Listing status: Online Apply by: 27 July 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training Job category: University and Academy Location: Kwazulu Natal Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes

Introduction

PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (ACADEMIC SERVICES), PEROMNES GRADE 8 (Re-advertisement), COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES –1 POST: WESTVILLE CAMPUS, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE – 1 POST: NELSON R MANDELA CAMPUS, COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES –1 POST: PMB CAMPUS.

Job description

The incumbent will focus on managing the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the school to ensure the efficient processing of student academic administration and the correct dissemination of information to students, parents, and the public. S/he will assist the Manager: Academic Services (MAS) with the implementation and monitoring of the university's academic policies and procedures. S/he will be responsible for coordinating both undergraduate and postgraduate functions as well as undergraduate and postgraduate examination administration. The incumbent will consult with Heads of Discipline/Department, senior staff members of the school and University, in fulfilling this role.

The incumbent will report to the Manager: Academic Services.

Minimum requirements

• Matric and a three-year relevant qualification, degree or diploma
• Five years of relevant experience in a Student Academic Administration environment, of which two years must be at Supervisory level
• Experience in working with MS Office Suite
• Experience in the Student Administrative Systems
• Proven report writing skills

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 27th July 2026.

To submit an application:

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

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