Senior Faculty Officer

UWC; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Western Cape invites applications for the Senior Faculty Officer position in the Arts and Humanities faculty. Reporting to the Faculty Manager, the appointee will oversee academic and marks administration, committee support, student services, postgraduate management, and staff supervision.

The role also covers branding, marketing and student recruitment, faculty administration, and general operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a higher education environment, with at least 3 years in a Faculty Officer role.
• Must have Committee Administration experience.

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

Staff Supervision

Communication

Administrative Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Post-graduate qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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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

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 aAdvisory Role
• 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]

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.