Administrative Officer : RPL

UWC Online - University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Bellville is seeking an Administrative Officer to oversee the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) processes. The role involves providing guidance to potential students and coordinating administrative tasks related to RPL. Candidates should hold a grade 12 certificate, possess at least 3 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on education access in the community.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in a higher education institution.
• Experience in RPL practice and/or advising.
• Knowledge of RPL policy and sub-framework documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline information and advising services for RPL admissions.
• Mentor RPL candidates with their Learning Portfolios.
• Ensure administrative quality and delivery of RPL programmes.
• Assist the programme officer and Unit Head as needed.
• Collaborate with Faculty administrators on RPL services.
• Participate in planning and operational meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Planning and organizing

Time management

Computer office applications

Writing and minute-taking

Stress tolerance

Education

Senior Certificate (grade 12)

Job description

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) Recognition of Prior Learning Unit formerly known as the Division of Lifelong Learning has been a pioneer in policy development, practice, and assessment of RPL within South Africa’s higher education landscape for over two decades. RPL is an essential part of the admissions policy at UWC and finds expression in a range of services to promote, support, and endorse mature students seeking alternative or flexible pathway access into higher education programmes at the university.

The unit’s work directly impacts,

• Higher education access
• Educational transformation
• Navigation of the NQF system
• The promotion of lifelong learning within the higher education sector

This directly impacts the community of the Western Cape and surrounding areas as the RPL programme promotes access to education, career growth, and the kind of development that has a ripple effect that exceeds far beyond the applicant. The impact of RPL implementation and access to education opens opportunities for future generations, gearing communities to dream boldly and develop a positive attitude towards knowledge creation, self-investment, career growth, and progression.

The RPL Unit seeks to appoint an Administrative Officer with Key Performance Areas including the following:

• To provide frontline information and advising services to members of the public who seek guidance on whether and how they might apply for admission to UWC via the RPL route
• To provide mentoring and advising services to RPL candidates as they prepare their Learning Portfolios for submission and assessment
• To provide core administration and information services for the RPL programme
• To ensure the administrative quality, effectiveness and delivery of RPL programmes and services at UWC
• To provide assistance to the programme officer and RPL Unit Head of Office as and when required for all RPL related tasks
• Work coherently with all Faculty administrators to ensure that RPL related services are delivered efficiently
• Participate in all planning, review and operational meetings of the RPL team.
  

• A Senior Certificate (grade 12)
• At least 3 years relevant experience in a higher education institution
• Relevant RPL practice and/or advisingexperience
• Knowledge of RPL policy and Higher education qualifications sub-framework documents

Competencies required:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Planning and organizing skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Intermediate to expert user of computer office applications
• Good writing and minute-taking skills
• High level of stress tolerance