Senior Coordinator: PostGraduate Studies - Student Administration, Faculty of Education

University of Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid (UP contributes 50%)

Job summary

University of Pretoria invites applications for a Senior Coordinator - Postgraduate Studies in the Faculty of Education. The role focuses on the effective management and coordination of postgraduate student administration to deliver excellent, client‑facing service to students, staff, and the faculty.

The successful candidate will oversee applications, admissions, registration, examinations and related matters, and will assist with publications and advisory consultations, contributing to a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's / BTech Degree in Administration, Management, or related field.
• At least 4 years of postgraduate student administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage postgraduate student administration and coordinate processes in Student Administration.
• Oversee applications, admissions, registration, examinations, and related matters.
• Develop postgraduate brochures and electronic yearbook.
• Provide advisement and consultations to students and staff.
• Staff management and project coordination.

Skills

UP policies

SAQA knowledge

USAF knowledge

Student administration

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Client service

Education

Bachelor's/BTech in Administration/Management or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

UP Professional and Support

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

POST TITLE: SENIOR COORDINATOR - POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

PEROMNES POST LEVEL: 7

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management and coordinator of the postgraduate student and administrative matters in Student Administration, in order to deliver an exceptional and client friendly service to students, parents, lecturers, Dean, Deputy Deans, the Faculty, the University in general and the community. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Staff Management
• Applications and Admissions
• Registration and General enquiries
• Examination and Related Matters
• Faculty Postgraduate brochures and electronic yearbook
• Advisement and Consultations

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant Bachelors / B Tech Degree in Administration, Management, or related field
• At least 4 Years relevant experience in Postgraduate Student administration

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Knowledge of the policies and regulations of the University
• Knowledge of South African Qualifications Association (SAQA)
• Knowledge of Universities South Africa (USAF) processes
• Specialist knowledge in all processes of student administration
• Demonstrated competence in Internal Computer programmes (Peoplesoft), Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace
• Leadership and Project Management including Meeting facilitation, project coordination, goal setting, decision-making, prioritising, and conflict resolution.
• The ability to work independently and under pressure, positive attitude toward all work activities and client service.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Professionalism and Integrity.
• Strong language skills combined with effective time management for high-quality outputs.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• A relevant postgraduate qualification
• Extensive supervisory or managerial experience
• A valid driver's license
• Extensive experience in a university environment

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Onica Sihlangu, Email: [e-mail] for application-related enquiries, and Ms Thandi Mngomezulu, Email: [e-mail] for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 01 January 2027, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.