Administrator: Student Recruitment - Student Enrollment Management Unit (SEMU) - Internal Advertisement

UWC Sport; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Western Cape is seeking an Administrator for Student Recruitment within the SEMU. The role reports to the Director and focuses on administrative and secretarial support, events coordination, and information management.

Requirements include a National Diploma and at least 5 years in higher education, with strong digital literacy and MS Office skills. Travel may be required; closing date 4 October 2026.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ relevant work experience in a higher education environment.
• National Diploma qualification at NQF Level 6 or equivalent.
• Willingness for out of town travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Director and the Unit.
• Provide secretarial support to the Director and the Unit.
• Handle general office and financial administration tasks.
• Manage information administration and inquiries.
• Coordinate promotional events and school visits.
• Respond to inquiries regarding degree offerings and applications.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communication.
• Update web pages and social media platforms.
• Coordinate Unit events and projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Digital literacy

Planning & organizing

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

National Diploma (NQF Level 6)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Title of Position

Administrator: Student Recruitment - Student Enrollment Management Unit (SEMU) - Internal Advertisement

Post Number

ITS : 1190

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Rectorate -> Student Enrolment Management Unit (SEMU)

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

4/10/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

Students are the heartbeat of the University of the Western Cape. Successive generations of graduates witness to the life-changing experiences of studying at UWC. The University remains committed to creating an environment that will enable future generations of UWC students to thrive and succeed.

The Student Enrolment Management Unit (SEMU) is responsible for, among other things, recruiting new students to the University and for assisting prospective students to make informed choices about future study opportunities at UWC. To this end, we invite skilled, committed and people-oriented persons to apply for this administrator position.

Reporting to the Director of the Student Enrolment Management Unit, the successful applicant will be responsible for the following areas:

• Administrative support to the Director and the Unit
• Secretarial support to the Director and the Unit
• General office and financial administration
• Information administration
• Promotional events administration and coordination such as school visits, career exhibitions and other recruitment and career advising activities
• Enquiries management: respond to inquiries (verbal, written, telephonic or digital) with respect to degree offerings, applications, selections, among others
• Incoming and outgoing communication
• Updating and maintenance of web pages and social media platform
• Coordinate Unit and Institutional events
• Coordinate Unit projects

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant National Diploma qualification at an NQF Level 6 or an Equivalent Qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in a higher education environment, and possess strong digital literacy capability.
• Willingness for out of town travel

Required Competencies

• Excellent Communication skills (Verbal and Written)
• Proficiency with digital media
• Excellent Planning and organizing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Committed to an ethos of collaboration, teamwork and excellence at the Unit

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.

For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone]/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: [e-mail].