Administrative Director

7 days ago


Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa UWC Online - University of the Western Cape Full time

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a dynamic and diverse institution that plays a vital role in addressing pressing health challenges. The Faculty of Community and Health Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality academic programs across various disciplines, preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully to local and global health outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced candidate to oversee the operational management of the Faculty's academic administration. The successful applicant will have overall responsibility for facilitating a vision and mission for the administrative function, providing strategic support in policy formulation, and advising on every aspect of administration management.

Key responsibilities include:

  1. Establishing an annual administrative operational plan;
  2. Staff management in relation to the University's Personal Development Management System (PDS) and Integrated Talent Management Framework (ITMF);
  3. Advising and liaising with academics, departmental administrative staff, students, applicants, and committees;
  4. Ensuring compliance and alignment with central administrative systems, procedures, and standards;
  5. Governance and committee administration;
  6. Monitoring, evaluation, reporting, data analysis, and planning;
  7. Administering Faculty finances and preparing an annual Faculty budget;
  8. Integrating central HR practices with Faculty needs;

Requirements include:

  • An NQF 9 qualification;
  • At least 5 years' experience in academic administration at a senior level;
  • Proven staff management experience, preferably in higher education;
  • Working knowledge of Higher Education legislation, regulations, and policies;
  • Experience in high-level committee servicing;
  • A proven ability in coordinating diverse, complex, and high-level administrative functions;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
  • A high level of computer literacy and proficiency in MS packages.


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