Job Description

Title of PositionAdministrative Officer: Gender Equity UnitPost Number8023779 ( ITS - 3126)Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation -> Gender Equity UnitType of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodLocationMain Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)Closing DateRole Clarification & Key Performance AreasThe University of the Western Cape has over the past few years steadily become one of the research-led teaching and learning universities in South Africa, with the capacity to produce and advance new knowledge in recognised research strength and the translation of this knowledge through innovation endeavours.An exciting opportunity exists in the UWC's Gender Equity Unit, for a suitably qualified candidate to: provide administrative support the GEU's student and staff projects to ensure that the University's environment is responsive in line with Transformation and policy to women, LGBTIQA+, broader gender rights, social justice and the rights of people with varied sex characteristics including those of sex workers.The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following key areas:

• To maintain and provide a support service for the Gender Equity Unit's programmes including forward planning of workload, diary management, co-ordinating and collating of all relevant paperwork.
• Service meetings, including preparation of meeting papers, obtaining and preparing briefing materials and presentations, and taking minutes when requested/where necessary of GEU programmes.
• Respond and advise efficiently to all electronic or verbal enquiries related to Gender Equity Unit programmes.
• Arrangement of logistics for meetings, workshops and related programme.
• Assist with communication between the programme's coordinator, team at GEU and stakeholders assist with social media platforms to ensure that all programme work is profiled on social media.
• Assist with marketing and period content placement on social media platforms and UWC Communications.
• Execute any ad-hoc administrative tasks as required.

Minimum RequirementsMinimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience)

• A relevant National Higher Certificate or Equivalent qualification at NQF Level 5
• 2 years' relevant experience.

Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes): e.g. Professional registration, academic status in the relevant discipline, a proven research and publication record, etc.

• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication
• Organizational skills
• Student and Staff-orientated attitude
• Public speaking with good presentation skills
• A team player who demonstrates respect for mutuality, information sharing, feminist leadership and collegiality when working within a team

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 and the 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 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.zaDISCLAIMER: 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.

University of the Western Cape