Senior Faculty Officer

University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Western Cape invites applications for a Senior Faculty Officer in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, based in Bellville. The role reports to the Faculty Manager and covers academic, marks and committee administration, student support and postgraduate management.

The successful candidate will supervise staff, contribute to branding and recruitment efforts, and manage faculty-wide administration and advisory tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum 5 years in higher education, at least 3 years in a Faculty Officer role.
• Committee administration experience is essential.
• Post-graduate qualification advantageous; supervisory experience preferred.

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 to the Faculty Manager.

Skills

Staff supervision

Student support

Committee administration

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.