Programme Officer

at  University of the Western Cape

Post Number
8034451
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Economics & Management Sciences -> Accounting
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

o A relevant degree (NQF 7) in business/finance/management/education
o At least 3 years’ relevant administrative experience in a Higher Education environment, preferably on a Thuthuka project or similar initiative.
o Working knowledge of all university systems.
o Proven experience in organizing high profile meetings, general meetings and prestigious functions.

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic institution that is cognisant of the volatile, uncertain, complex, ever-changing and challenging global environment. The University actively responds, in critical and creative ways, to the developmental needs of the local, national and international contexts. UWC appreciates the opportunities of the academic project and wishes to build on its history of providing students with an excellent academic experience. The academic project constitutes the core mandate of a university; hence the quality of its teaching, research, community involvement and transformation goals are integral to its success.
The Department of Accounting within the Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences, at the University of the Western Cape is accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Department offers a three-year degree and a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) towards SAICA’s Initial Test of Competence (ITC). The Department also offers a three-year degree in accounting, which is accredited by the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA).
The Department currently has a vacancy for a Thuthuka Programme Officer. The successful candidate will be expected to make a major contribution in Departmental and Academic Administration as it relates to the Thuthuka programme at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This would mean working closely with the Departmental Programme officer to align strategies at a project level as well as departmental level.