ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT P002202
Listing reference: nwu_000266
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 29 October 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Admin, Office Support and Services
Location: North West
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)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: CENTRE FOR HUMAN METABOLOMICS
POSITION NUMBER: P002202
VACANCY: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PEROMNES GRADE: P13
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To do administrative duties in the CHM laboratories as well as biological sample reception.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Biological sample reception
· Logging of information on the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
· Aliquoting of biological samples
· General Administrative tasks
· Ad hoc
Minimum requirements
· Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
· 2 years’ proven competence in Microsoft Office
· Proven experience with receiving and handling biological samples
· 2 years’ experience working with a LIMS system
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Awareness of good laboratory practices
· Awareness of International Standard (ISO 17025 / ISO15189)
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment
· Good communication skills
· Ability to function effectively under pressure
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: Mr Grant Maasdorp - Grant.Maasdorp@nwu.ac.za)
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpumi Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 29 October 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 December 2021
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.