Administrative Officer

Title of PositionAdministrative Officer (Extended Curriculum Programme) - internal onlyPost NumberM175Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Economics & Management Sciences -> Dean's Office: Economic & Management SciencesType of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodLocationMain Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)Closing Date7/11/2025Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasThe University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates the students across multiple disciplines including Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, School of Government (including Public Administration) and the Academic Literacies Programme.DutiesAn opportunity currently exists for candidates to apply for the position of Administrative Officer to provide administrative support to the Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP). Reporting to the ECP Coordinator, the appointee's duties will include, but not limited to, the administration and execution of the following tasks:Academic AdministrationMarks AdministrationsEnquiry ManagementCommittee and Meeting AdministrationMarketing, Branding and Student RecruitmentGeneral Office AdministrationHuman Resource AdministrationFinancial AdministrationMinimum RequirementsGrade 12A minimum of 3 years' relevant administrative experience in an Extended Curriculum ProgrammeAdded AdvantagesAdministrative experience in a Higher Education environmentKnowledge of university administrative systemsExperience in student trackingProficiency in computer programmes/software packages, e.g. Microsoft 365 and Google WorkspaceKey CompetenciesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent attention to detailThe ability to collaborate with various stakeholdersPlanning and organising skillsExcellent time management skillsIntermediate to expert user of computer office applicationsGood writing and minute-taking skillsHigh level of stress toleranceA Full Job Description Is Available On Request.For more information (but not applications), please contact the Departmental Chairperson, Carolien van den Berg, at In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at /9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-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.