Administrative Officer

UWC Sport; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Bellville is seeking an experienced Administrative Officer to support students’ development within the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. The role includes managing communications and coordination of activities for a media society, alongside administrative responsibilities. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience in a similar environment, demonstrating strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years administrative experience in higher education or student development.
• 5 years experience in higher education or student development with a Senior Certificate.
• Experience in event coordination and stakeholder engagement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Media Society.
• Contribute to planning and operations of a student radio station.
• Liaise with stakeholders and arrange workshops and events.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Digital platforms competence

Education

National Certificate or Higher Certificate (NQF 5)

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

Student Development and Support (SDS) plays a leading role in creating a holistic, enabling environment and excellent opportunities for students to develop to their full potential as active scholars and responsive citizens in South Africa. In line with growing its capability, an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administrative Officer reporting to the Manager: Student Governance & Co-curricular Programmes is available within the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development and Support.

Responsibilities Will Involve

• Serve as the Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Media Society, preparing agendas, minutes, and follow-ups.
• Arrange the Media Society’s external engagements with partners, broadcasters, and other statutory and professional bodies.
• Contribute to the establishment, planning, and operations of a fully-fledged student radio station, including compliance and operational logistics.
• Support the student development initiatives, including identifying training needs and support implementation with internal and external facilitators.
• Arrange and oversee workshops, meetings, and events across various media streams (radio, print, digital, etc.).
• Liaise with training providers, gather and analyse feedback, and support continuous improvement of training activities.
• Administer the Co-curricular Media Platform, oversee student applications, engagements, and tracking participation.
• Serve as Secretary to the Media Panel, maintaining confidentiality, documentation, and timelines.
• Support the review and implementation of policies and guidelines related to media training, ethics, and student participation.
• Administer and coordinate the Co-Curricular Record Programme, ensuring accuracy and integrity of all student submissions.
• Verify applications and supporting documentation in line with institutional criteria.
• Communicate with students and referees to clarify, follow-up, or supplement motivation statements or documentation.
• Compile and present the verified list of co-curricular activities for review and approval.
• Liaise with the Chair to finalise and issue Co-Curricular Transcripts and Certificates to eligible students.

Minimum Requirements

• National Certificate or Higher Certificate at (NQF 5) with 3 years administrative experience, preferably in a higher education or student development environment, or
• Senior Certificate with more than 5 years’ experience in higher education or student development environment.

Advantageous

• Experience in event coordination, stakeholder engagement, and media training

Key Competencies

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with student development principles
• Competence in digital platforms and tools (e.g., MS Office, Google Workspace)

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 link below 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 [phone]/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: [e-mail].

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.