University of Western Cape (UWC) Coordinator: Business Development Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a dynamic institution with a strong presence in Africa and a growing global reach. UWC is dedicated to addressing South Africa's development needs through critical and creative engagement in an evolving global landscape.

This full-time, permanent position is for a Coordinator within UWC's Centre for Business Development, which falls under the Finance & Services department. The role involves contributing to the University's business development objectives and supporting revenue-generating activities. This position is suited for an individual who thrives in a demanding and deadline-focused work environment, reporting directly to the Director of the Business Development Office.

Minimum Requirements

• A BCom Degree (NQF 7) with accounting-related subjects.
• 3-5 years of experience in a revenue accounting and property lease/contracts administration role.
• A valid Code 8 Driver's License with at least 2 years of driving experience.
• Demonstrable professional and effective work etiquette.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good computer literacy.

Key Responsibilities

The Coordinator: Business Development will be responsible for a range of tasks, including:

• Providing support and input for processes related to UWC's business development goals.
• Assisting in the implementation of revenue activity policies and business processes.
• Contributing to feasibility studies for potential new business opportunities.
• Providing input for management reports to governance structures and management teams.
• Contributing to communications regarding revenue activity matters for the campus community.
• Offering input on complex or contentious revenue matters and projects.
• Finance Related:
• Providing administrative support and input for revenue diversification initiatives.
• Extracting and supplying data for management dashboard reporting.
• Assisting the Business Development invoicing and debtors team.
• Preparing and/or reviewing monthly finance reconciliations for management review.
• Property and Tenant Related:
• Overseeing the administration of the lease register and repository, facilitating amendments for audit and governance.
• Drafting new lease contracts or updates for management review.
• Reviewing finance information and the Finance system for pending rental renewals.
• Extracting and preparing property and tenant information for management.
• Providing administrative support and recording minutes during engagements on retail and student accommodation projects.
• Preparing information for management's attendance at body corporate meetings and attending meetings when requested.
• Facilitating the review and settlement of body corporate and/or company expenses and recoveries.
• Extracting information for utility recoveries on infrastructure projects.
• Attending to and facilitating the resolution of tenant and related enquiries.
• Supporting management in completing statutory requirements.
• New Business Opportunities/Entrepreneurship:
• Receiving and facilitating communications for new business applications.
• Providing administrative support for the evaluation of new business applications.
• Continuing Education (CE) Courses:
• Providing input into CE templates and budget calculations.
• Managing the CE overhead collection process for management review.
• Special Projects:
• Providing administrative support for special projects focused on revenue generation and financial sustainability.
• Intellectual Property and Royalties:
• Overseeing the administration of royalty agreements and organising data extraction for royalty income calculations and collection.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please follow these steps:

• Visit the University of Western Cape's career portal: https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll
• Search for the "COORDINATOR: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT" position on the portal.
• Submit your application online through the specified portal before the closing date.

The deadline for applications is August 13, 2026.