Faculty Officer

About the role

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of the Western Cape is seeking a motivated Faculty Officer to support the academic programme and ensure administrative excellence. Reporting to the Faculty Manager, the role involves coordinating committee activities, managing documentation, and providing broad administrative support across the faculty.

Key responsibilities

• Arrange and schedule committee meetings and prepare annual meeting calendars.
• Provide procedural advice to committees and ensure compliance with statutes, standing orders, and terms of reference.
• Draft agendas, take minutes, and produce reports for governance bodies.
• Facilitate timely communication of governance decisions and archive relevant documents.
• Liaise with internal and external committee members.
• Assist with academic, marks, enquiry, marketing, recruitment, HR, financial, and general office administration as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in a higher‑education environment.
• Experience in committee administration is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• UWC MAS system
• UWC SAS system

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time position within a leading South African university.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.