Administrative Assistant: Faculty

Post Number

725A

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Dean's Office: Arts and Humanities

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

25/10/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

FACULTY: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (GRADE 13)

FACULTY OF ARTS & HUMANITIES

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of the Western Cape seeks to produces graduates of the highest caliber. The Faculty Office plays a key role in supporting the academic programme and providing academic administrative excellence. We are currently seeking a self-motivated, committed, competent, suitably qualified and experienced individual for this key appointment.

Reporting to the Senior Faculty Officer, the appointee will be responsible for:

• Academic administration

• Helpdesk assistance

• Enquiry management

• Marketing and Recruitment assistance

• Meeting administration

• General Administration

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)

• Minimum of 2 years ‘administrative experience

Preferred requirements:

• Academic administrative experience in a Higher Education environment is advantageous

• Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g., Word; Excel / MS Office Suites / PowerPoint.

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.