Senior Faculty Officer

UWC Sport; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Western Cape, based at the Bellville main campus, is seeking a Senior Faculty Officer to support the Arts and Humanities Dean's Office. The role focuses on delivering high-quality academic and faculty administration to enable the academic programme and uphold administrative excellence.

Reporting to the Faculty Manager, you will oversee marks administration, committees, student support, postgraduate management, staff supervision, branding and recruitment, and general

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 5 years in higher education, with at least 3 in a Faculty Officer role.
• Committee Administration experience required.
• Post-graduate qualification preferred (advantageous).
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Academic Administration
• Marks Administration
• Committee and Meeting Administration
• Student Support
• Post Graduate Management
• Staff Supervision
• Branding, Marketing and Student Recruitment
• Faculty Administration
• General Administration
• Advisory role

Skills

Committee Administration

Supervisory Experience

Higher education experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Post-graduate qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Title of Position

Senior Faculty Officer

Post Number

852/715A (ITS)

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

10/11/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of the Western Cape seeks to produce graduates of the highest caliber. The Faculty Office plays a key role in supporting the academic programme and providing administrative excellence. We are currently seeking a self-motivated, committed, competent, suitably qualified and experienced individual for this key appointment.

Reporting to the Faculty Manager, the appointee will be responsible for:

• Academic Administration
• Marks Administration
• Committee and Meeting Administration
• Student Support
• Post Graduate Management
• Staff Supervision
• Branding, Marketing and Student Recruitment
• Faculty Administration
• General Administration
• Performing a Advisory Role

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree;
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a higher education environment, of which at least 3 years should be in a Faculty Officer role,
• Must have Committee Administration experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Post-graduate qualification would be advantageous (preference will be given to candidates with postgraduate qualification);
• Supervisory Experience;
• Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g. Word; Excel/MS Office Suites/PowerPoint.

Further information (but not application) about this position can be obtained from the Faculty Manager, Dr Sue Mcwatts at [e-mail]

For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone]/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 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.