North-West University Vacancies

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Senior Administrative Officer (N000351) Re-advertisement

Listing reference: nwu_004245

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 14 April 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Mafikeng – Capital City

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

About our company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) DIVISION: CENTRE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING DEPARTMENT: STUDENT & LEARNING ENVIRONMENT SUPPORT POSITION NUMBER: N000351 POSITION: SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER PEROMNES GRADE: P10 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT NOTE: THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED AND ARE STILL INTERESTED, MAY APPLY AGAIN

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The purpose of this position is to support the Director and Senior Manager of the Student and Learning Environment Support directorate in various operational matters including:

• Operations Management,
• Financial Management,
• People and Culture processes and procedures and
• Quality Control 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Administrative and Operational Support:

• Develop, revise and implement standardised protocols for operational management to ensure consistent quality and alignment with institutional standards.
• Suggest improved administrative practices and transfer knowledge to administrative staff within the directorate
• Contribute to the development of S&LES strategy.
• Serve as the primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating operational requirements and supporting governance and compliance obligations.
• Support the directorate management to develop and maintain a formal records management plan for the S&LES directorate, according to record management policies.
• Prepare and review professional communications and reports and systematically identify and address inefficiencies in administrative processes.
• Assist S&LES management to monitor activities, processes and procedures to identify risks and, where relevant, prepare plans to mitigate these risks.

2.    Financial and Procurement Administration:

• Lead and manage the annual budget planning, financial reporting, and expenditure control processes across all cost centres in collaboration with the director, senior manager and unit managers.
• Manage the integrated budget cycle year on year.
• Ensure financial governance by monitoring compliance with institutional policies, managing financial risks, and supporting strategic financial decision-making.
• Oversee procurement and payment operations, including requisition processing, contract management, and payment workflows, ensuring alignment with institutional procedures.
• Manage the asset lifecycle, including maintaining the asset register, conducting verifications and audits, and ensuring compliance with asset management policies.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance, supporting regulatory compliance, mentoring junior staff, and executing ad hoc financial tasks as delegated by the director.
• Guide and participate in infrastructure planning and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while managing operational costs effectively.

3.    P&C and staffing support:

• Oversee and ensure accuracy in the capturing and processing of staff and student assistant appointments, in alignment with institutional policies.
• Support and guide the director and managers in initiating and managing recruitment procedures for new or vacant positions, ensuring compliance and timely execution.
• Monitor and manage the staff establishment, verifying documentation and ensuring alignment with People & Culture (P&C) processes.
• Coordinate and track the full performance management cycle within the directorate, ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met.
• Maintain oversight of P&C-related records and proactively follow up on outstanding actions with P&C to ensure resolution and compliance.

4.    Ad Hoc financial:

• To the discretion of the Manager or Director.

5.    Personal Development:

• Training and development to improve skills according to Personal Development Plan

Minimum requirements

• A Qualification on a NQF Level 7 in a Financial field. 
• A minimum of 5 years’ administrative experience in general office and meeting administration, organisation and management, including record management and other areas of work.
• A minimum of 5 years’ in financial management experience.

RECOMMENDATIONS/ ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• A Post Graduate Qualification (NQF Level 8) in Higher Education/ Teaching.
• A Qualification (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management.
• A minimum of 2 years’ Human Resource Management related experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of principles for providing customer and personal services. 
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the appropriate language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 
• Knowledge of applicable financial and HR systems and be confident and efficient in the use of the Microsoft suite of applications and other software for processing and data analytics. 
• Financial administration and budgeting. 
• Office Administration in higher education institutions. 
• Ability to effectively liaise and communicate with the public, students and colleagues at various levels and from diverse backgrounds.
• Customer service orientation by responding to clients’ requests promptly and effectively.
• Knowledge of the NWU context.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Accuracy and attention to detail to deliver accurate products conforming to applicable quality standards.
• Ability to prioritise ongoing administrative tasks and manage own time well, meet deadlines and delegate to team members where applicable. 
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team. 
• Leadership skills including the ability to delegate tasks, manage people and solve problems efficiently. 
• Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU. 
• Actively look for ways to add value for internal and external stakeholders. 
• Discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information. 
• Loyal to NWU.

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:              Dr NG Morule, Tel: 018 389 2482

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                 14 April 2026

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                           As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

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Administrative Assistant (TB00327)

Listing reference: nwu_004242

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 13 April 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Temporary

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

About our company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES – CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE (CHHP) | POSITION NUMBER: TB00327 | VACANCY: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | PEROMNES GRADE: 13 | EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 6 – MONTHS’ TEMPORARY FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Management of all administrative and associated responsibilities of the practice based at Potchefstroom North-West University.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

General office administration

• Reception duties (answering practice phone, making appointments, taking messages, assisting clients, receiving payments, printing, filing, sending confidential reports) 
• Electronic communication (sending & receiving e-mails, sending electronic documents for clients)
• Diary planning (scheduling appointments, managing related diaries)
• On-line files (scanning & managing online files for team assessments) 
• Meetings (creating & managing agendas and minutes for Care2Kids team). 
• Care2Kids projects (assist in preparing materials, reminders to clients/team).

Social Media

• Design material for social media (webinars, parent talk & other adverts/brochures).
• Assist with posting of social media content.
• Run e-mail campaigns for marketing purposes.
• Create forms for participants
• Create videos for various projects and/or events
• Assisting in managing comments and enquiries on social media.
• Assist in maintaining contact list for marketing purposes.
• Assist in arranging venues, meetings, logistics and admin responsibilities with webinars, workshops.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4).
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a medical practice. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• Training in office assistant / secretary / reception / personal assistant with specialisation in office practice, medical practice, communication and information processing (NQF level 4).
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in ZOHO e-file management program.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Internet, Outlook, ZOHO). 
• Bilingual (Proficient in English & at least one other South African language e.g Afrikaans, Tswana, Sotho etc.).
• Prioritization & punctual completion of tasks.
• Management skills for organizing & delegating tasks. 
• Diary coordination.
• Good organization, control & planning ability. 
• Records management.
• Systematic planning & effective time management. 
• Data capturing.
• Medical practice management & coordinating schedules.
• Ability to professionally work with clients/patients and personnel.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Professional work ethic with a high level of self-motivation.
• Good language and communication skills.
• Integrity and responsible handling of confidential and sensitive information as well as client confidentiality.
• Demonstration of emotional stability and ability to work under pressure as well as function effectively in teamwork as well as alone.
• Good human relations, telephone etiquette and customer service attitude.
• Autonomous, accurate and assertive performance.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Pieter Kruger on 018 299 1737

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451

CLOSING DATE: 13 April 2026

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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Director: Student Life – Potchefstroom Campus (P002384 )

Listing reference: nwu_004241

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 20 April 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

About our company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) DIVISION: STUDENT LIFE POSITION NUMBER: P002384 VACANCY: DIRECTOR PEROMNES GRADE: P5 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job description

  PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of the position is to manage and oversee organised Student Life on the Potchefstroom Campus, with a view to provide critical support, information and guidance to deliver a total student experience, in support of the academic project, through facilitating student access and success; it is to contribute to the development of students as well-rounded, innovative, and socially responsible citizens of the world, who play a pivotal role to national and global development; and also to contribute towards the fulfilment of our student value proposition and the creation of a competitive advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student governance and leadership development

• Align campus student governance to overall university student governance strategy and goals.
• Support campus student governance structure to enable student delivery to student body.
• Ensure the development of a campus student governance ethos that is aligned to the overall student governance culture of the NWU.

Development of student residence life

• Ensure the development of a student residence life which is welcoming, promotes unity, critical diversity literacy, respect for and promotion of human rights and the NWU values.
• Ensure aligned approach across campuses in respect of the residence culture through appropriate staff attributes, student leader attributes, processes and procedures.

Oversight of student counselling and development and student health service delivery

• Ensure an effective and proactive and supportive student counselling and health services which enables student success, health and holistic development. 

Oversight of recreational sport management and development

• Promote the development of sports to strengthen unity within and across campuses of the NWU.
• Develop student attributes compatible with NWU values through the promotion and development of recreation and competitive sport.
• Optimize the media profiling capacity of the different sporting codes.

Oversight of art and culture management and development

• Promote a vibrant and a balanced Student Life on campus, integration within and across campuses, and the development of student characteristics aligned to NWU values.
• Harness existing platforms to promote creativity, healthy lifestyles, unity, celebration of diversity and enhancement of social cohesion.

Oversight and Management of Student Media

• Transformation of traditional platforms and engagements within Student Life by harnessing digital mechanisms and tools to increase students’ online engagements.
• Promote voluntary student participation in student media platforms.
• Ensure sustainable operational and funding mechanisms for campus media initiatives.
• Ensure cross campus synergy through Student Media.

Manage Student Community Engagement

• Promote voluntary student community engagement in line with
• Promote sustainability and ethical practices in all Student Life activities.
• Ensure effective functioning of student societies with respect to community engagement.

External and Internal Relationship Management and Networking

• Establish implement and maintain effective data management systems relating to the operational planning of co-curricular programmes and activities, both at campus and institutional levels.
• Identify and ensure improvement of new relationships through continued networking with internal and external stakeholders.
• Continued management of key internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Ensure effective and efficient management of risks,
• compliance and business continuity in respect to Student Life operations and the general University operational imperatives.

Minimum requirements

• A master’s degree in Social Sciences OR Education OR Management OR Business OR Administration (NQF Level 9).
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience within student life, student affairs or student support services in the higher education environment.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ management experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in organizing, coordinating and providing administration support within student affairs and services programmes at tertiary level.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Membership with the South African Association of Senior Student Affairs Professionals (SAASSAP) OR the National Association for Student Development Professionals (NASDEV) OR the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International South Africa Chapter (ACUHU-I SAC) the Federation of Association of Private Schools Administrators (FAPSA) OR the Southern African Association for Counselling and Development in Higher Education (SAACDHE) OR the South African Association of Campus Health Services (SAACHS) OR the Higher Education Disability Services Association (HEDSA) OR the United Services Automobile Association (USSSA).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership qualities.
• Highest level of integrity and impeccable ethical standards.
• Intergradation and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communicator in a variety of contexts.
• Management capability.
• Negotiation skills.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of issues in Student Life and student leadership and governance.
• Knowledge and practical experience of diversity and inclusion.
• Behavioural competencies.
• Coaching style of leadership.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Capability to work with diverse groups of students in an inclusive and developmental way.

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:  Dr. J Molete at Joe.Molete@nwu.ac.za

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Mpho Langa on 0182992170

CLOSING DATE: 20 April 2026

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Click here to apply

Director: Student Life – Mahikeng Campus (M000479)

Listing reference: nwu_004240

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 20 April 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Mafikeng – Capital City

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

About our company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) DIVISION: STUDENT LIFE POSITION NUMBER: M000479 VACANCY: DIRECTOR PEROMNES GRADE: P5 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job description

  PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of the position is to manage and oversee organised Student Life on the Mahikeng Campus, with a view to provide critical support, information and guidance to deliver a total student experience, in support of the academic project, through facilitating student access and success; it is to contribute to the development of students as well-rounded, innovative, and socially responsible citizens of the world, who play a pivotal role to national and global development; and also to contribute towards the fulfilment of our student value proposition and the creation of a competitive advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Student governance and leadership development
• Align campus student governance to overall university student governance strategy and goals.
• Support campus student governance structure to enable student delivery to student body.
• Ensure the development of a campus student governance ethos that is aligned to the overall student governance culture of the NWU.

Development of student residence life

• Ensure the development of a student residence life which is welcoming, promotes unity, critical diversity literacy, respect for and promotion of human rights and the NWU values. 
• Ensure aligned approach across campuses in respect of the residence culture through appropriate staff attributes, student leader attributes, processes and procedures.

Oversight of student counselling and development and student health service delivery

• Ensure an effective and proactive and supportive student counselling and health services which enables student success, health and holistic development. 

Oversight of recreational sport management and development

• Promote the development of sports to strengthen unity within and across campuses of the NWU.
• Develop student attributes compatible with NWU values through the promotion and development of recreation and competitive sport.
• Optimize the media profiling capacity of the different sporting codes.

Oversight of art and culture management and development

• Promote a vibrant and a balanced Student Life on campus, integration within and across campuses, and the development of student characteristics aligned to NWU values.
• Harness existing platforms to promote creativity, healthy lifestyles, unity, celebration of diversity and enhancement of social cohesion.

Oversight and Management of Student Media

• Transformation of traditional platforms and engagements within Student Life by harnessing digital mechanisms and tools to increase students’ online engagements.
• Promote voluntary student participation in student media platforms.
• Ensure sustainable operational and funding mechanisms for campus media initiatives.
• Ensure cross campus synergy through Student Media.

Manage Student Community Engagement

• Promote voluntary student community engagement in line with
• Promote sustainability and ethical practices in all Student Life activities.
• Ensure effective functioning of student societies with respect to community engagement.

External and Internal Relationship Management and Networking

• Establish implement and maintain effective data management systems relating to the operational planning of co-curricular programmes and activities, both at campus and institutional levels.
• Identify and ensure improvement of new relationships through continued networking with internal and external stakeholders.
• Continued management of key internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Ensure effective and efficient management of risks,
• compliance and business continuity in respect to Student Life operations and the general University operational imperatives.

Minimum requirements

• A master’s degree in Social Sciences OR Education OR Management OR Business OR Administration (NQF Level 9).
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience within student life, student affairs or student support services in the higher education environment.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ management experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in organizing, coordinating and providing administration support within student affairs and services programmes at tertiary level.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Membership with the South African Association of Senior Student Affairs Professionals (SAASSAP) OR the National Association for Student Development Professionals (NASDEV) OR the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International South Africa Chapter (ACUHU-I SAC) the Federation of Association of Private Schools Administrators (FAPSA) OR the Southern African Association for Counselling and Development in Higher Education (SAACDHE) OR the South African Association of Campus Health Services (SAACHS) OR the Higher Education Disability Services Association (HEDSA) OR the United Services Automobile Association (USSSA).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership qualities.
• Highest level of integrity and impeccable ethical standards.
• Intergradation and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communicator in a variety of contexts.
• Management capability.
• Negotiation skills.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of issues in Student Life and student leadership and governance.
• Knowledge and practical experience of diversity and inclusion.
• Behavioural competencies.
• Coaching style of leadership.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Capability to work with diverse groups of students in an inclusive and developmental way.

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. 

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr. J Molete at Joe.Molete@nwu.ac.za

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Hawa Joosub on 018 389 9015

CLOSING DATE: 20 April 2026

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Law

Listing reference: nwu_004238

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 15 April 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

About our company

NWU

Introduction

Join us as a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow at the Faculty of Law, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) under the Mentorship /Supervision of Professor Avitus A. Agbor

Job description

Niche Fields:                     International Law, Intellectual Property Law, International and Regional Human Rights Law, Environmental Law, Medical Law or any related field.

How to apply:                    Submit a detailed CV, 2 reference/recommendation letters, a copy of LLD/PhD certificate, copies of or links to publications and a two-page research outline or proposal to the email address below.

Minimum requirements

LLD/PhD obtained within the past five years. In addition, evidence of at least two research outputs (journal articles, chapters in edited volumes or conference proceedings). Ideally, applicants must be under 40. 

Commencement date:     1 July 2026 (or as soon as practically possible)

NRF Fellowship Amount: R320 000 per annum (non-taxable)

Where:                             Potchefstroom Campus

Duration:                         1 year (renewable on satisfactory progress)

E-mail:                                    Avitus.Agbor@nwu.ac.za

Deadline:                          15 April 2026 (all applications and supporting documents must have been received by the close of business on this day).

Enquiries:                         Prof A Agbor (Avitus.Agbor@nwu.ac.za

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Click here to apply

Residence Officer (V000183) Re-Advert

Listing reference: nwu_004236

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 10 April 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Hospitality and Catering

Location: Vanderbijlpark

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

About our company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) |DIVISION: BUSINESS ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT – RESIDENCE & CATERING SERVICES | POSITION NUMBER: V000183 VACANCY: RESIDENCE OFFICER PEROMNES GRADE: P13 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To ensure residences are well maintained through proper cleaning, cost effective maintenance of residence building and acceptance hygiene and create conducive study environment and habitable space for residence students.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance of equipment and building

• Perform building inspections on daily basis,
• Key requisitions into computer and ensure that work is done to satisfaction.
• Follow up on requisition where work was not done or poor work delivered.
• Complete work not completed form and obtain answers. Check that work is done to satisfaction.
• Complete documentation for payment by guilty party.
• Hand relevant documentation to Residence Administration to be processed.
• Manage budget in such a manner that all repairs fall within budget limit.

Cleaning and hygiene 

• Do regular hygiene inspections..
• Oversee and manage that work is done according to contract stipulations with the cleaning contractors.
• Order and managed usable material.

Occupational health and safety 

• Become a Safety Representative for residence.
• Give feedback at meeting on behalf of residence.
• Report all OHS related incidents.
• Plan and ensure evacuation procedures are in place and followed.

Minimum requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 (NQF level 4).
• A minimum of (two) 2 years’ experience in a university residence environment.
• A minimum of (two) 2 years’ hospitality experience.   

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Critical and problem-solving skills.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Interpersonal skills.

REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. 

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Lungile.Masango 016 910 3050
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Karabelo.Motsepe@nwu.ac.za on 016 910 3104
CLOSING DATE:10 April 2026
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: Applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
It all starts here ®

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