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Committee and Communications Officer : Academic Administration (Post Level 9)

Committee and Communications Officer : Academic Administration (Post Level 9)

Stellenbosch UniversityStellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Department Description / Departement Beskrywing

Registrars Responsibility Centre

Centre for Academic Administration

Committee and Communications Officer : Academic Administration (Post Level 9)

(Tygerberg Campus)

Ref. REG / 191 / 0825

The Centre for Academic Administration located on the Tygerberg campus of Stellenbosch University (SU) provides integrated academic administration services in support of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) on the Tygerberg and Stellenbosch campuses. Our work supports prospective and current students academic and support staff and public stakeholders throughout the student lifecycle.

Our key areas of focus include :

  • Selection admission and registration of FMHS students;
  • Implementation of Stellenbosch University policies procedures and academic regulations;
  • Student and graduate registration with professional councils (Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the South African Nursing Council (SANC);
  • Academic planning timetabling and assessment coordination;
  • Academic record management of the FMHS students;
  • Secretariat support for the FMHS standing committees;
  • Coordination of pledge ceremonies.

We support associated entities with

  • Residence placement at Tygerberg campus;
  • Administration of undergraduate bursaries and loans.
  • We are looking for a reliable and innovative Committee and Communications Officer to provide operational and administrative committee coordination in the Centre for Academic Administration (Tygerberg Campus) related to undergraduate and postgraduate committees and the coordination and management of communication within the Centre for Academic Administration on the Tygerberg campus servicing the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

    Duties / Pligte

  • Providing professional and effective service to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Undergraduate and Postgraduate Teaching committees the Readmission Appeals Committee and
  • the Strategic Committee on Recruitment Selection and Admissions.

  • Information management (disseminating information and resolutions in a suitable and timely way and record-keeping).
  • Committee administration and facilitation including :
  • drawing up agendas and document bundles for meetings;
  • keeping to strict timelines;
  • logistical arrangements regarding meetings (e.g. scheduling);
  • effective running of the meetings;
  • advising on procedures and other governance aspects;
  • taking minutes and writing reports;
  • communicating resolutions;
  • ensuring that the action list after the meeting has been executed timeously;
  • archiving relevant documents and decisions.
  • Developing and executing internal and external communication strategies aligned with the Centres goals.
  • Drafting editing and distributing high-quality written content (e.g. letters newsletters reports and web content).
  • Maintaining and updating the Centres website and input for social media platforms.
  • Supporting the communication planning and promotion of events campaigns and stakeholder engagements.
  • Managing the editorial and content yearbook edits of the FMHS yearbook.
  • Collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate and coherent messaging.
  • Monitoring and evaluating communication efforts and adjusting strategies as needed.
  • Ensuring consistent use of SU branding tone and messaging across all channels.
  • Executing administrative tasks within the CAA (Tygerberg).
  • Job Requirements / Pos Vereistes

  • A university degree (or an equivalent NQF 7 qualification) AND at least three years relevant committee and communication experience within a higher education institution OR at least four
  • years other relevant experience.

  • Or recognition of prior learning (RPL) : A diploma (or an equivalent NQF 6 qualification) AND at least four years relevant committee and communication experience within a higher education
  • institution OR at least five years other relevant experience.

  • Proven experience with writing minutes and reports and correspondence with internal and external stakeholders.
  • The ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality.
  • Highly articulated with advanced writing abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal relations and the ability to communicate with ease on all levels.
  • Excellent communication ability in English and another official South African language.
  • High-level organisational time management and planning skills.
  • Precise attention to the finest detail.
  • The ability to maintain high levels of concentration for long periods of time.
  • Professionalism tact and integrity.
  • The ability to work as part of a team and to lead project teams from time to time.
  • Availability to work after official office hours.
  • Knowledge of relevant and appropriate computer applications (word processing text writing and editing proficiency regarding SharePoint Adobe Acrobat and virtual meeting platforms such as
  • MS Teams) and other related technologies or software.

  • Proven experience in database management.
  • Proven understanding of document control and recordkeeping practice.
  • Recommendation / Aanbeveling

  • A postgraduate qualification.
  • Experience in the introduction of new programmes and with the relevant policies and processes of the Council on Higher Education (or similar institutions).
  • Experience in rules and processes of regulatory bodies like the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
  • Experience in and knowledge of a Health Science faculty or similar context.
  • Proven record of student-centred service delivery.
  • Proven experience of the software used within the SU environment.
  • Proficiency in Afrikaans and / or another official South African language.
  • How To Apply / Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

    #LI-POST

    #PSS

    Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE) and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the EE Plan of the University.

    Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

    Your application comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees) must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

    APPLY ONLINE AT BY USING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.

    The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

    The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as but not limited to : noise hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to be subjected to medical screening to determine their fitness to work in the said occupations

    Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

    Enquiries / Navrae

    Enquiries regarding this post : Farah Fredericks on or at

    Enquiries regarding remuneration / benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process : Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg) or at

    Required Experience :

    Unclear Seniority

    Key Skills

    ICWA,Accounts Management,Evaluation,General Services,Biomedical Engineering,F&B

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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