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UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE (UWC)
 
 
 

ARTISAN: LOCKSMITH
Post Number 8026870 ( ITS 1375)
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Services -> Infrastructure & Engineering
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 7/5/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Artisan Locksmith is responsible for providing specialized locksmith services, including the installation, maintenance, and repair of locks, keys, and security systems. They are highly skilled tradespeople who understand the complexities of various locking mechanisms, and they work to ensure the safety and security of clients.
 
Reporting to the Manager: Maintenance, the appointee’s duties will include, but not be limited to the below:
  • Lock Installation and Repair:
  • Install, repair, and replace locks.
  • Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning locks and security devices.
  • Provide expertise in the repair and rekeying of traditional locks and modern keyless systems.
  • Key Cutting and Duplication:
  • Accurately cut and duplicate keys for customers based on specifications or original keys.
  • Create specialized keys for high-security locks.
  • Emergency Lockout Services:
  • Respond to emergency lockout situations.
  • Safely and efficiently unlock doors, or vehicles without causing damage.
  • Customer Service:
  • Provide professional, friendly, and timely service to clients.
  • Inventory Management:
  • Manage inventory of locks, keys, and security-related equipment.
  • Ensure that tools and materials are in good working condition.
  • Compliance and Safety:
  • Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and industry standards related to locksmithing and security systems.
  • Adhere to safety protocols during the installation, repair, and maintenance processes.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Relevant Trade certificate
  • 5 years’ relevant working experience, with 2 years supervisory experience
  • A valid drivers’ license (2 years driving experience)
  • Psira registered
 
Knowledge, skills and capabilities
  • Basic computer literacy in MS-Word and Excel
  • Knowledge/Experience
  • Knowledge of a variety of lock types, including traditional and digital systems
  • Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in the use of locksmith tools and equipment.
  • Ability to handle emergency lockout situations with skill and care.
  • Working knowledge of building management systems.
  • Problem-Solving:
  • Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and solve complex lock and security issues.
  • Customer Service:
  • Excellent communication skills to explain services and address customer needs.
  • Ability to provide outstanding customer service under pressure.
 
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.
 
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.

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ASSISTANT FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTANT
Post Number 8020873 (ITS SG44)
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Finance & Services -> Fixed Assets & Insurance
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 7/5/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape has an asset register with historic costs with a carrying value in excess of R1,5bn, and contains over a hundred thousand unique items. The recording of this huge investment in the fixed asset register poses a complex and challenging set of tasks that require the skills and efforts of a talented and diligent Assistant Fixed Asset Accountant, who will report to the Fixed Asset Accountant. The duties will include:
•    Maintaining the asset register
•    Maintaining accounting and management information relating to fixed assets
•    Reviewing and reporting on GL fixed asset and related information to detect potential errors/inconsistencies
•    Perform adhoc and routine asset verification tests
•    Providing fixed asset related information on request and being available to clarify such information to users and heads of cost centres
•    Ensuring the accounting for additions, disposals and depreciation of fixed assets is accurately and timeously updated in the ledger
•    Responsible for the asset registers and general ledger to ensure completeness, accuracy and validity
•    Preparation of routine and non-routine reports to management, governance structures and stakeholders
•    Performing various administrative tasks that form part of the Finance Department of the university
•    Responsible for monthly and annual reconciliations of the Fixed Asset Register
•    Compliance with statutory and reporting requirements and enforcement of the fixed asset policy and procedures; and
•    Assistance in internal and external audit.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Post matric qualification: National Diploma in Accounting (NQF 6) 
  • 3 – 5 years relevant experience in fixed assets
  • A valid driver’s license with 2 years driving experience 
  • MS Excel (non-negotiable) , including developing reports, using lookups, and pivot tables
 
Advantageous Skills 
•    1-year supervisory experience (advantageous)
•    MS Word (including creating templates, using tables etc.); and an e-mail and scheduling application (preferably G-mail) (advantageous)
•    Experience with an ERP software (advantageous)
 
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.
 
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.
 
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​ADMINISTRATOR: DEAN'S OFFICE
Post Number S386
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Education -> Dean's Office: Education
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 2/5/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Faculty of Education has a long history of productive engagement with the key issues facing education in South Africa. We offer innovative, research-based teacher education programmes and run large postgraduate programmes in various disciplines in education. Our dedication to improving the education system has led to engagement with schools in research and school improvement projects.
 
The Faculty of Education seeks a qualified, experienced and dynamic individual for appointment to the post of  Administrator: Dean’s Office.
 
Reporting to the Dean, the successful incumbent will be responsible for creating and maintaining an efficient and effective working climate and delivering a professional support function to the Dean. He/she will act as Personal Assistant to the Dean and will perform an office management function for the Dean’s office by coordinating, overseeing and performing a wide range of administrative support activities.
 
Key Performance Areas:
Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
  • Act as Personal Assistant to the Dean
  • Office coordination and diary management
  • Scheduling of meetings and meeting administration
  • Handling of office correspondence
  • Internal and external client liaison
  • Financial administration, including budget control and procurement
  • Travel arrangements
  • Marketing and events (workshops, team-building exercises, and training interventions) coordination
  • Developing and maintaining systems to support information management
  • Ensuring an efficient filing system
  • Maintaining high levels of confidentiality
  • Committee administration, including agendas, minutes, and reports
  • Venue Management
  • Performing any other administrative duties as may be assigned by the Dean
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Matric/ Grade 12 and at least a relevant post-matric qualification at NQF level 6
  • At least 5 years' relevant experience in a personal assistant position at a senior level
  • Experience in financial administration
  • Computer Literacy including proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
 
Added advantages: 
  • Candidate who worked in a similar secretarial/personal assistant position at a higher education institution
  • A Bachelor's degree at NQF level 7
 
Competencies Required:
  • Demonstrated communication (written and oral), organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated time management skills
  • A high degree of professionalism
  • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Record keeping
  • Report writing and minute taking skills
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and without supervision
  • High degree of confidentiality.
 
 
For further information regarding this position (but not applications), please contact the Faculty Manager, Ms Villeen Beerwinkel via email at vbeerwinkel@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.
 
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.

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​LECTURER IN MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Post Number 8020311
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Economics & Management Sciences -> Management and Entrepreneurship
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 6/5/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates the students across multiple disciplines including Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, School of Government (including Public Administration) and the Academic Literacies Progamme.
The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship offers modules and programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Department aims to equip students with knowledge and skills to excel in dynamic business environments and entrepreneurial ventures. Through cutting-edge research, meaningful community partnerships, and a commitment to transformative learning experiences, we prepare students to drive organizational success and turn visionary ideas into impactful realities.
 
The successful candidate for Lecturer in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
  • Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Management and Entrepreneurship
  • Conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals
  • Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
  • Provide academic leadership and administration
  • Undertake curriculum development and assessment
  • Participate in community engagement and outreach
  • Provide mentorship to upcoming entrepreneurs
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Master's Degree in any Management field
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning, preferably in the field of Management and Entrepreneurship
 
Added Advantages:
  • Progress towards a PhD will be an added advantage
  • Research supervision at Honours level
  • Record of providing mentorship to entrepreneurs

Key Competencies:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Presentation and facilitation skills
  • Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
  • Student-focused approach
  • Planning and organisational skills, including time management
  • Computer literacy and e-learning skills
  • Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership
 

For more information (but not applications) please contact the Departmental Chairperson, Dr Ntandoyenkosi Sibindi at nsibindi@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.
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.
 
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