September 15, 2025

Administrator: Department – (2106)

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Administrator: Department – (2106)

Job Summary

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is seeking a qualified Administrator for the Department of South African Institute for Advanced Material Chemistry (SAIAMC) in the Faculty of Natural Sciences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Academic and student administration
  • Enquiry management
  • Marks administration
  • Committee administration
  • Financial administration including budget and ledger reporting and procurement
  • Meeting/Minutes administration
  • Human Resources administration
  • Act as Personal Assistant to the Director of the Institute

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade12 and a relevant three-year post-matric qualification with three years relevant experience or Matric with three to five years relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages including Word; Excel / MS Office Suites /Power Point.
  • Administrative experience in a Higher Education environment as well as knowledge of student administration systems.
  • Experience in financial administration in the Higher Education environment.

Required Competencies

  • Demonstrated communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure, and to adhere to and meet strict deadlines.
  • Ability to work without supervision and to pay attention to detail.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply online via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.

To apply for this job please visit uwc.hua.hrsmart.com.