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UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE (UWC)
LIAISON OFFICER
Post Number 8021893 / 0823/ SC44/ 7100
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Registrar -> Deputy Registrar: Academic Administration
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 1/9/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Department of Student Administration is part of the Registrar’s portfolio. The department runs and co-ordinates many of the student-based administrative functions of the University e.g. admission and registration of students; administration of examinations and graduations; official release of results and academic transcripts; student cards (ID), and assisting students with a range of registration/enrolment related-matters. Our goal is to provide a professional, friendly and quality service in an efficient manner. We strive to effectively administer the University’s policies, procedures and rules while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and adhering to the highest ethical standards.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Liaison Officer. Reporting to the Coordinator: Faculty Liaison Office, the incumbent will assist and support the Student Administration Office with the functioning of the undergraduate and postgraduate administration processes: performing and overseeing tasks relating to undergraduate and postgraduate enrolments (admissions, registrations, records maintenance, year-end processing and data verification and monitoring); liaising with staff in Faculty and Central Administration departments (Student Credit Management, Financial Aid and the Office of the Deputy Registrar).
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF 6)
- 3 – 5 Years relevant university administrative experience
- Working knowledge of any University Administrative system
- Be proficient in using web-based IT solutions (Power BI, Jotform, Website Management)
The following would be advantageous:
- A Bachelor’s degree would be advantageous
- Knowledge of university administrative systems such as CMS, SASI and MAS
- Experience working as a Administrative Officer
- Experience with processes such as applications, registrations, promotions, etc.
Desired skills/competencies:
- High levels of honesty and integrity
- Ability to work under pressure and be prepared to work after hours
- High energy levels over sustained periods of the academic cycle are required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to collaborate with various stakeholders
- Planning and organizing skills
- Excellent time management skills
For more information regarding this post (but not applications), kindly contact the Coordinator: Faculty Liaison Office, Mr R Niekerk at rniekerk@uwc.ac.za
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 https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.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.
FACULTY OFFICER
Post Number 718A
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Dean's Office: Arts and Humanities
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 31/8/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
Faculty Officer
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
GRADE 11
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of the Western Cape seeks to produces graduates of the highest calibre. The Faculty Administration office plays a key role in supporting the academic programme and providing administrative excellence. We are currently seeking a self-motivated, committed, competent, suitably qualified and experienced individual for this key appointment.
Reporting to the Faculty Manager, the appointee will be responsible for:
- Arranging committee meetings
- Providing procedural advice to committees
- Writing of agendas, committee minutes and reports
- Ensuring expedient communication of governance decisions
- Archiving of documents
- Ensuring a schedule of meetings is prepared annually
- Ensuring compliance with statutes and terms of reference (standing orders)
- Liaison with internal and external committee members
Further to the duties mentioned above, the appointee will assist with the following as the need arises:
- Academic Administration
- Marks Administration
- Enquiry Management
- Marketing and Recruitment
- Meeting and General Office Administration
- HR Administration
- Financial Administration
Minimum Requirements
Qualification and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent;
- At least 3 years' relevant experience in a Higher Education environment
Preferred requirements:
- Committee administration experience advantageous
- Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g. Word, Excel /MS Office Suiters/PowerPoint and UWC systems such as MAS and SASI
Further information (but not applications) about this position can be obtained from the Faculty Manager, Dr Sue McWatts at smcwatts@uwc.ac.za
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 https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.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.
SENIOR LECTURER (ARCHIVAL PROGRAMME)
Post Number 8026893
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> History
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 31/8/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Senior Lecturer: (Archival Programme)
Department of Historical Studies
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a research-led institution recognized nationally and internationally for its sustained contribution to democratic change in South Africa.
The Faculty of Arts & Humanities seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer in a permanent position in the Department of Historical Studies. The Department is a vibrant space with an expansive cohort of postgraduate student and a record of innovative research and teaching in the fields of African History, Public & Visual History, Museum & Heritage Studies, Forensic History, Activism & Archives, Oral History, Experimental Writing.
This specific position is linked to the university’s archival programme (New Archival Visions) designed to support the activation and development of UWC’s research archives, and to stimulate public programmes in the new Archive Precinct. The position’s duty will be divided equally between research and teaching duties in the Department of Historical Studies, and archival development and activation.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Carry out research and publish.
- Contribute to the learning and teaching programme at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Supervise postgraduate students.
- Actively participate in departmental, faculty, and university administration.
- Participate in community engagement.
- Contribute to archival activation programmes with regard to important research collections.
- Contribute to collaborative processes with regard to digitization priorities and the development of UWC’s digital infrastructure.
- Contribute to the development of institutional partnerships and internship programmes.
- Work with the relevant archive governing body (and related committees) to develop the long-term preservation plan, collections management policies, and human resource plan for the UWC archive.
Minimum Requirements
- A PhD degree in History or cognate discipline.
- An established track record in research at the level appropriate to Senior Lecturer.
- Evidence of successful teaching, curriculum development, and supervision of postgraduate student work.
- An interest in developing a research niche and new areas of the curriculum.
- Proven expertise in engagement with archival collections (in terms of research, practice and intellectual engagement).
Key competencies:
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment.
- Student-focused approach.
- Coaching and mentoring skills.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Computer literacy and e-learning skills.
- Experience or willingness to learn archival management software.
- Knowledge and skills in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership.
In your application, you should highlight your research and teaching experience, your future research plans and how you see them contributing to the department, as well as your experience with archival work and your potential contribution to the development and activation of UWC’s archival collections. Please attach a motivation letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, and the details of three academic referees. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756.
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 https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll.
For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.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.
MANAGER: SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES (SHE&E)
Post Number 5231
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Services -> Risk & Compliance
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 26/8/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, cognising 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 Institutional Operating Plan.
The Risk and Compliance Department seeks an assertive, strong, compliance-focused individual who is able to work independently as well as co-ordinate teams, to take responsibility for the identification, implementation, maintenance of and adherence to SHE & Emergency Services (SHE&E) requirements within UWC and its satellites.
Reporting to the Director: Risk & Compliance, we invite suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply for this position.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:
- Provide leadership with regard to the rendering of quality SHE&E Services that includes the smooth running of the SHE&E and relevant compliance requirements
- Ensure efficient and effective functioning of the SHE&E department and achievement of objectives
- Effective management of the SHE&E department's administration and resources
- Design and implement policies and related business processes
- Perform analysis and interpretations of relevant data on related risks and incidents and report accordingly
- Interpret policies, legislation, regulations and instructions in respect of pre- emergency risk reduction and post-emergency recovery to facilitate its integration into the UWC emergency preparedness policy and implementation
- Manage Occupational health and safety and provide direction in the management of Health and Safety Committees
- Manage Environmental Health and Safety and provide direction in the management thereof
- In conjunction with HR- Training and Development, be responsible for the training of staff and users/committee members in health and Safety.
- Manage medical care to students, visitors and staff and ensure that call-outs to patients for assistance and medical care is adequately provided
- Manage Occupational Health and Safety investigations and statistics at all campuses by determining the viability of safety investigations and formal communication thereof to the Director: Risk & Compliance and relevant stakeholders
- Responsible for relevant Health and Safety investigations in terms of planning and implementation
- Providing reports to line management, various stakeholders and governance structures
- Design and implementation of appropriate policies and business processes
- Responsible for the management of Fire safety and relevant compliance
- Guide and Support all event safety, including the monitoring of event plans and quality
- Assist in the management, planning and coordination of waste management, including stakeholder and institutional compliance
- Manage water management safety
- Manage food hygiene safety
- Responsible for awareness campaigns and training to relevant user groups
- Record keeping of incidents as maintained on the institutional system (GV Chase) and various reporting requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Honours Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Health, Safety and Environment NQF8 or equivalent in the Health and Safety environment
- 5 years relevant management experience
- Valid Driver’s license (08) with two years' accident-free experience (kindly attach proof)
- Valid Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) (kindly attach proof)
- Knowledge of Chemical or biological or similar experience in waste management
Advantageous :
- Valid registration with The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) will be an advantage ( if not in possession, it will be required to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.)
- Valid PSIRA registration will be an advantage (if not in possession, will be required to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.)
Skills and required competencies:
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations as amended
- Knowledge of National Building Regulations, Environmental Legislation and Local municipal by-laws.
- Knowledge of safety standards PC and Software literacy
- Experience in conducting Risk Assessments
- Experience in conducting Incident/Accident investigations
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Knowledge in Fire Safety and Medical Emergency Response
- Experience in Events Management
- Knowledge of Compensation Claims and Administration.
- Attention to detail
- Presentation skills
- Ability to interact at all levels
- Auditing skills
- Ergonomics knowledge
- Professional registration, academic status in the relevant discipline, a proven research and publication record, etc.
- Strong Leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
- Strategic planning and implementation
- Conflict Resolution and Management
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 https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.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.
ADMINISTRATOR: DEPARTMENT
Post Number T225 (Old post numbers: 1474 and 8022062)
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> School of Pharmacy
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period N/A
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 23/8/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
Alert to its African and international context, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) strives to be a place of excellence in teaching, learning and research, nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and responding in creative and critical ways to the developmental needs of the country. Through its academic project, UWC continues to play a leading role in helping to build an equitable and dynamic society in South Africa.
The Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of the Western Cape is internationally recognised for its excellence in teaching and research. The Faculty comprises nine academic departments, a School of Pharmacy, and a number of world-class research institutes and Centres. The Faculty offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the major scientific disciplines and a professional degree in Pharmacy.
The School of Pharmacy at the University of the Western Cape is one of the leading institutions for the education of pharmacists in South Africa and the only pharmacy school in the Western Cape. The School offers the BPharm degree as well as structured and research-based Masters and PhD programmes and seeks to appoint a Departmental Administrator to assist with all Departmental administrative procedures, in order to ensure alignment and compliance with UWC and statuary administrative systems and procedures.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:
- Academic, marks and student administration;
- Committee administration;
- Event/Venue and transport organisation;
- Financial and budget administration, procurement and reporting;
- General administration and reporting including office administration, document management, liaising with staff, students and service providers, etc.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 and a relevant three-year post-matric qualification with a minimum of two years administrative experience in a Higher Education environment;
- Experience using student marks administration and student administrative management systems;
- Experience in using university procurement and financial management systems;
- Proficiency in word processing and other productivity software (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Google applications.
Required competencies:
- Communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate liaison with academics, students and service providers;
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and without supervision, and to adhere to and meet strict deadlines;
- Office management and record-keeping skills.
Added advantage and preferences:
- Experience in UWC student, marks and procurement administration systems.
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 https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll.
For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.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.
