Faculty Manager: Faculty of Law

Are you an experienced and dynamic administrative leader looking for a challenging role in higher education? The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is seeking a dedicated Faculty Manager for its vibrant Faculty of Law. This is a crucial full-time position responsible for overseeing and managing academic administrative services, working closely with the Faculty’s leadership to advance social justice and excellence in legal education.

About the University of the Western Cape (UWC)

UWC is a diverse and dynamic university in South Africa, committed to responding creatively to the country’s development needs within a global context. The Faculty of Law is a thriving environment comprising four academic departments, research institutes, and centres, all focused on critical scholarship and advancing social justice through legal education.

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

As the Faculty Manager, you will be a vital part of the Faculty’s leadership team, providing strategic support and guidance on policy formulation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing a vision and mission for the Faculty’s administrative functions.
• Contributing strategically to policy development and the Faculty Operational Plan.
• Establishing and managing an annual administrative operational plan.
• Overseeing staff management, including the University’s Personal Development Management System (PDS) and Integrated Talent Management Framework (ITMF).
• Providing advice and liaison services to academics, administrative staff, students, applicants, and committees.
• Ensuring compliance with central administrative systems and standards.
• Managing governance and committee administration.
• Monitoring, evaluating, reporting, and planning based on data analysis.
• Administering Faculty finances and preparing the annual Faculty budget.
• Integrating central HR practices with the Faculty’s specific needs.
• Maintaining and improving facilities, equipment, building standards, and hygiene.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this influential role, you should have:

• An NQF Level 9 qualification (Master’s degree).
• At least 5 years of senior-level academic administration experience in a higher education setting.
• 5 years of proven staff management experience, preferably in higher education.
• Solid working knowledge of Higher Education legislation, regulations, and policies.
• Experience in servicing high-level committees.
• Proven ability to coordinate diverse, complex, and high-level administrative functions related to the academic cycle in a university.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• High level of computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office packages.

Advantageous Skills & Key Competencies

While not mandatory, having fluency in a South African indigenous language would be a significant advantage. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Exceptional planning and organising skills.
• Strong time and project management abilities.
• A robust client focus with impeccable interpersonal skills, assertiveness, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent problem-solving and multi-tasking capabilities.

Application Process

We encourage you to highlight your strengths and any exceptional qualities in your application. Please attach a detailed cover letter motivating your suitability for this position, a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) including contact details for three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the “Apply for this Job” button on the UWC Careers portal.

For any queries regarding the application process, you may contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.

UWC is committed to diversifying its workforce and gives preference to suitably qualified applicants in line with its Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.