Administrative Officer: Assets

University of the Western Cape ->
Deputy Vice-Chancellor:
Student Development & Support ->
Residential Services

Permanent - Full Time

10/3/2026

The 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:
Assets, are invited from dynamic and vibrant professionals who constantly strive for personal growth and self-improvement. Applicants must be client and service oriented with proven prior administrative experience.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Keep an accurate and updated register of all movable assets under the control of the Residential Services department
• Conduct regular verification audits of all movable assets under the control of the department according to all relevant policies and procedures.
• Assist in the effective and efficient procurement of goods and services for the Residential Services department
• Provide effective and efficient administrative support to Residential Services special projects according to all relevant policies and procedures.
• Support department-wide initiatives by working collaboratively across different residences
• National Certificate or Higher Certificate at (NQF
  5), preferably (Assets & Finance)
• 2 to 5 years relevant work experience in an educational environment.
• Prior experience in assets management or facilities management and coordination
• A valid SA driver’s license for a minimum of 2 years
• Planning and Organising
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Building
• Analytical Ability
• Initiative
• Communication
• Flexibility

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 including contact details of three referees, and your 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  For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at /3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment.za.

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.