Faculty Officer

University of the Western Cape - Arts and Humanities Dean's Office.

Permanent - Full Time.

Closing Date: 4/6/2026.

Reporting to the Faculty Manager, the appointee will be responsible for preparing and maintaining the faculty timetable and calendar, arranging venues, preparing Service Level Agreements, scheduling exams, providing curriculum training, acting as governance officer to the Academic Planning Committee, and coordinating all other administrative tasks related to academic planning and the curriculum.

• Preparing the faculty timetable.
• Arranging venues with venue management for classes and tutorials.
• Preparing Service Level Agreements and coordinating sign off.
• Editing and updating the faculty calendar.
• Scheduling all exam timetables.
• Providing curriculum training to relevant stakeholders.
• Acting as governance officer to the Academic Planning Committee.
• Coordinating all other administrative tasks related to academic planning and the curriculum.

• Academic Administration.
• Committee Administration.
• Marketing and Recruitment.
• Degree / National Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a Higher Education environment preferred.

• Committee Administration experience advantageous.
• Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages (e.g., Word; Excel; MS Office Suites; PowerPoint).

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.