Administrative Assistant: Faculty

UWC Sport; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Western Cape invites applications for the position of Administrative Assistant: Faculty (Grade 13) in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. This permanent, full-time post is based at Main Campus, Bellville, and reports to the Senior Faculty Officer to support academic administration, helpdesk, inquiries, and meeting management.

Requirements include Grade 12 (Matric) and a minimum of 2 years’ administrative experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) required.
• Minimum of 2 years administrative experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic administration support.
• Assist helpdesk and manage inquiries.
• Support marketing and recruitment activities.
• Assist with meeting administration.
• Perform general office administration tasks.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Title of Position

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

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 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.