Administrative Officer: Faculty

In brief

**Overview** The University of Western Cape is seeking an Administrative Officer for a Faculty role. This position reports directly to the Faculty Manager, undertaking a range of administrative and executive support tasks within the faculty. **What you will do** The appointee's duties will include, but not be limited, to the administration and execution of the following tasks: * Academic Administration * Marks Administrations * Enquiry Management * Committee Administration * Marketing, Branding and Student Recruitment * Meeting and General Office Administration * HR Administration * Financial Administration **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 * A minimum of 3 years of administrative experience * An accredited post-matric qualification (advantageous) * Administrative experience in a Higher Education environment (preferred) * Knowledge of university administrative systems (advantageous) * Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g. Word; Excel / MS Office Suites / PowerPoint (advantageous) * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Excellent attention to detail * The ability to collaborate with various stakeholders * Planning and organizing skills * Excellent time management skills * Intermediate to expert user of computer office applications * Good writing and minute-taking skills * High level of stress tolerance **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an Administrative Officer with Grade 12 and a minimum of 3 years of administrative experience. They should possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and attention-to-detail skills, coupled with strong planning, organizing, and time management abilities. The role requires an intermediate to expert user of computer office applications, good writing and minute-taking skills, and a high level of stress tolerance. Candidates with an accredited post-matric qualification, administrative experience in a Higher Education environment, and knowledge of university administrative systems are preferred. **Deadline** 9 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/administrative-officer-faculty-university-of-western-cape Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

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