PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Listing reference: nwu_000127
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 19 August 2021
Position summary
Industry: Other Sectors & Industries
Job category: Admin, Office Support and Services
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DVC: TEACHING & LEARNING
PEROMNES NUMBER:11
LIBRARY & INFORMATION SERVICE
POSITION NUMBER: N0001473
VACANCY: PERSONAL ASSISTANT
PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Purpose of the position:
The purpose of this position is to provide high-level support to the Chief Director: Library and Information Service in terms of administration and coordination of meetings, preparation of reports, bookings and appointments, as well as attending to virtual or physical visitors to the office. The position holder may also train and supervise lower-level administrative staff.
Job description
· Have strong organisational skills
· Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
· Ability to plan and work on own initiative and meet tight deadlines
· Presentation skills and attention to detail
· Ability to manage pressure and conflicting demands and prioritise tasks and workload
Recommendations:
· Relevant Degree/Diploma in Administration or Communication
· Membership with relevant Association
Minimum requirements
· Certificate or Diploma in Secretarial/Administration
· Five (5) years’ operational management experience in a secretarial and/or administrative environment
· Three (3) years’ operational management experience within the education environment
Responsibilities:
· General office administration
· Correspondence and records management
· Finances and budget administration
· Diary management
· Liaison with staff, clients and suppliers
ENQUIRIES: Dr Mathew Moyo, 018 299 2814
CLOSING DATE: 19 August 2021
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
TO APPLY: Please visit our website: www.nwu.ac.za/vacancies
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