Committee Officer

2 weeks ago

Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa 5ce3981f-b2db-4cec-b553-70e5e76a73f5 Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

Title of PositionCommittee OfficerPost Number7066 (ITS SC24)Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Registrar -> Deputy Registrar: Secretariat & Policy ManagementType of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodLocationMain Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)Closing Date3/12/2025Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasThe Secretariat provides procedural and administrative support to the University Council, Senate, Institutional Forum and its committees. The Secretariat seeks to appoint aCommittee Officerwhose responsibilities will include the provision of effective and efficient support to the University's governance structures and committees.This position is ideally suited to a vibrant, self-motivated and efficient person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Key Performance AreasThe Committee Officer will largely be responsible for providing secretarial support to committees, including but not limited to arranging committee meetings; compiling agendas and meeting packs; writing of committee minutes and reports; compiling and maintaining of annual workplans of committees, annual updates to committee membership registers, ensuring that members are appointed in accordance with committee terms of reference, maintaining decision and action/matters arising registers for committees, providing procedural advice to committees, faculties and relevant University stakeholders; ensuring expedient communication of governance decisions; archiving of documents; ensuring a schedule of meetings is prepared annually; ensuring compliance with statutes and terms of reference (standing orders); and liaison with internal and external committee members.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree or equivalent, preferably in administrationAt least 2 years proven procedural and administrative experienceGood communication and writing skills in EnglishAt least 3 years proven experience in business writing, including report and minute writingComputer skills (MS Office Suite)Demonstrated planning and organising skillsAdded AdvantagesExperience working in a Higher Education environmentKnowledge of the governance processes in Higher Education would be advantageousICT skillsKnowledge of an electronic committee management system would be advantageousCompetencies RequiredExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to work under pressureStrong attention to detailAbility to work effectively as part of a teamFor further information regarding this position (but not applications), please contact the Manager: Secretariat, Mrs Y Mookrey, 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.

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