Job Description

Title of PositionAdministrative Officer: PlacementPost Number8033558Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development & Support -> Residential ServicesType of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodLocationMain Campus - Bellville, WC ZA
Unibell residence - ZA (Primary)Closing Date21/6/2024Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasThe Division for Student Development and Support (SDS) plays a leading role in creating a holistically focused, enabling environment and provides excellent opportunities for students to develop to their full potential as active scholars and responsive citizens in South Africa.Applications for the post of Administrative Officer: Placement & Administration, are invited from dynamic and vibrant individuals with student housing experience within a tertiary institution, who have a quest for constant self improvement and development. Applicants must be client-service orientated and passionate about supporting the organisation's strategies with regards to their students and their co-curriculum development and well-being.The successful candidate, reporting to the Coordinator: Placement, will have the responsibility to interact directly with students, service telephone calls and resolve student queries.Duties:

• Service the front desk of the Business Administration and Placement office;
• Student advisory services;
• Contribute towards team action;
• Assist with extracting necessary data as required by Residential Services managers;
• Committee Administration.

Minimum RequirementsMinimum requirements

• A relevant post-matric qualification or NQF level 6;
• A minimum of two (2) to five (5) years experience, preferably within higher education

Required Competencies

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Strong client-service orientation skills;
• Proven experience in minute taking.

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 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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