Administrative Assistant: Faculty

Title of Position

Administrative Assistant:
Faculty

725A

University of the Western Cape ->
Arts and Humanities ->
Dean's Office:
Arts and Humanities

Permanent - Full Time

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

2/3/2026

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

INTERNAL POST (only internal candidates will be considered)

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of the Western Cape seeks to produce graduates of the highest caliber. The Faculty Office plays a key role in supporting the academic programme and providing academic administrative excellence. We are currently seeking a self-motivated, committed, competent, suitably qualified and experienced individual for this key appointment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Academic administration
• Helpdesk assistance
• Enquiry management
• Marketing and Recruitment assistance
• Meeting administration
• General Administration

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Minimum of 2 years’ academic administrative experience

• Academic administrative experience in a Higher Education environment is advantageous
• Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g., Word;
  Excel / MS Office Suites /PowerPoint.
• A full job description will be provided upon request.

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 /3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment.za.

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.