Administrative Officer: Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP

Administrative Officer:
Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) - (2340)

Administrative Officer:
Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)

Post Number

726A

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape ->
Arts and Humanities ->
English

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Closing Date

16/8/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: (INTERNAL POST)

EXTENDED CURRICULUM PROGRAM (ECP)

FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, cognisant of its regional, national and international environment. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context, which is framed by our exciting Institutional Operating Plan.

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is a leading faculty in arts and the humanities in South Africa. Its twelve departments and three research centres have considerable national and international recognition and are at the forefront of debates in the humanities, languages and social sciences in a transforming society. The faculty produces world-class research, hosts four SARChI chairs, and is well-networked with leading universities globally.

Characterised by innovative, creative and award-winning learning, teaching and research, the faculty also has a long-established commitment to working with communities in ways that promote social justice and that contribute to broader processes of social transformation. It offers a range of specialised undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates the students across multiple disciplines. The successful candidate will join a thriving, research-driven faculty.

The Extended Curriculum Program (ECP) in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities is seeking to employ an Administrative Officer to do the following:

• Academic Administration.
• Reception.
• Enquiry Management.
• Committee Administration.
• Procurement.
• Human Resources Administration.
• Event Organisation.
• Meeting Administration.
• General Administration and other duties as requested.
• Grade 12 and a relevant three-year post-matric qualification, 2 years relevant experience OR
• Matric plus three to five years relevant experience.

Preference would be given to candidates with:

• Higher Education experience.
• Knowledge of university systems (SASI; MAS etc.).
• Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g. Word;
  Excel/MS Office Suites/PowerPoint.

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.