Post Number
8020286 (ITS 0859)
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Community & Health Sciences -> Dean's Office: Community & Health Sciences
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Location
Bellville Medical Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
19/9/2024
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Faculty of Community and Health Sciences at the University of the Western Cape is situated on two campuses namely; Main campus and Bellville campus. The Faculty is one of the leading institutions for the education of community and health sciences professionals in South Africa. The Faculty offers professional qualifications in Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work, Community Development, Inter-professional Education, Interdisciplinary Studies of Children Families and Society (CISCFS), Complementary Medicine, Public Health and Biokinetics. We currently have a position available for an experienced administrator at our Faculty office to be responsible for the Faculty's public relations, events and related administration. Reporting to the Faculty Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Monitoring and updating of faculty website and social media platforms;
Marketing and marketing material;
Organising special Faculty staff and students' events;
Compiling faculty newsletter and annual report;
Organising the Dean's annual awards ceremony;
Responsible for faculty's recruitment drives and open days;
Responsible for Faculty's orientation programmes;
Provide PR support to faculty's community outreach programmes;
Committee officer for Faculty Board and liaise regularly with the Deanery, student enrolment management unit, ICS, departments, staff members, students, faculties, tertiary institutions and external organisations.
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) and at least three years Higher Education academic administration experience.
Expertise in MS office with advanced Excel functionalities and familiarity with Google products and applications.
Excellent office management, minute taking and report writing skills.
Experience with data capturing, processing and reporting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability in utilising digital media electronic tools for effective communication.
At least three years' experience in Marketing.
A valid driver's licence.
Added Advantages
Working knowledge and or experience of a Student Enrolment Management System.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and without supervision.
A submission of a portfolio of evidence in drafting newsletters, annual reports and organising events is a necessity.
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 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: ******.
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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