Administrative Assistant, Disability Services (Higher Ed)

University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Western Cape is seeking an Administrative Assistant (Internal only) to support the Office for Students with Disabilities within the Centre for Student Support Services. This permanent full-time role focuses on administrative, operational, and logistical tasks to facilitate equitable access and participation for students with disabilities.

The role involves assisting with student registrations, examination accommodations, record management, and stakeholder communications,

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF 4.
• Minimum of two years’ relevant administrative experience, preferably in higher education or student support.
• Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support, record management, and stakeholder liaison services.
• Experience coordinating schedules, events, examinations, or logistical arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline administrative support and respond to enquiries from students, staff, parents, and external stakeholders regarding disability support services.
• Assist with student registrations, accommodation requests, record management, and reporting within the Office for Students with Disabilities.
• Support arrangements for approved test and examination accommodations.
• Provide administrative support for assistive technology services and equipment management.

Skills

Record management

Stakeholder liaison

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF 4)

Job description

The University of the Western Cape is seeking an Administrative Assistant (Internal only) to support the Office for Students with Disabilities within the Centre for Student Support Services. This permanent full-time role focuses on administrative, operational, and logistical tasks to facilitate equitable access and participation for students with disabilities.

The role involves assisting with student registrations, examination accommodations, record management, and stakeholder communications,