Responsibilities:

The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment is recruiting a Faculty Officer to support the Head of Faculty Administration (HFA) in the execution of her duties. Set within a fast-paced environment, this role demands outstanding planning and organisational skills in rendering excellent support
Handle problems related to applications
Sign-off the registration approval of students
Source all documentation pertaining to the lifecycle or the student
Plan and oversee the logistics related to examinations and graduations for the faculty
Assist the HFA with assessing and correcting the quality of Academic Administration data captured for student records
Involvement in the Postgraduate Office

Minimum requirements

A relevant Degree/Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in academic and student administration with a higher education institution.
Proven computer skills in Windows and MS Office.
Minimum of 3 years' ITS experience
A minimum of three years' experience in managing/coordinating a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks in a higher education environment
Experience in Committee Administration would be advantageous

Recommendations:

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

Good communication skills (written and verbal) with a high level of proficiency in English
Good oral communication in at least one other language
Good planning and organisational skills
Computer literacy, including MS Office (MS Word and Excel)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good problem-solving and numerical skills
Extensive relevant experience in academic administration and management of student data
A flexible and versatile team player who will work and excel in any environment
Attention to detail
Reliability and Integrity
Good people management and time management
Ability to work under pressure in a complex environment

Deadline:20th November,2026

Faculty Officer Iii (p8) (faculty Of Engineering & The Built Environment: Dean's Office)

Key skills