Senior Faculty Officer

UWC Sport; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Western Cape invites applications for the Senior Faculty Officer position at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, located on the Main Campus in Bellville, Western Cape. The role reports to the Faculty Manager and encompasses academic and administrative leadership across multiple departments.

The appointee will oversee academic and marks administration, committee coordination, student support, postgraduate management, and staff supervision, including branding and recruitment

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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
• Performing a Advisory Role

Skills

Committee Administration

Staff Supervision

Student Support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Word

Excel/MS Office Suites/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

Contract Type: 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].

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.