SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: N001127
Listing reference: nwu_000968
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 5 August 2022
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
FACULTY: FACULTY OF EDUCATION
POSITION NUMBER: N001127
VACANCY: SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PEROMNES GRADE: P12
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Provide Administrative support to the Deputy Dean/Research Director, Research and Innovation.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Higher Degree Administration.
2. Secretariat SDL and Edu-HRight Scientific Committee.
3. Adhoc tasks in the Faculty of Education with regard to M.Ed and PhD programmes.
Minimum requirements
Qualifications
· Grade 12 and Secretarial/Administrative Certificate or Diploma (NQF level 6).
Experience/s
· Two (2) years experience in minute taking in a secretarial and/or administrative environment.
· One (1) year of experience in the required areas of work e.g., student registration, postgraduate support environment.
ADDED ADVANTAGES/PREFERENCES:
· Previous experience with Higher degrees administration in a Higher Education environment.
· Relevant Degree/Diploma on NQF Level 7.
· Advanced skill in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable using an Information Management System
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Confident and efficient in using a range of software packages, including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as e-mail and internet).
· Perform basic mathematical operations with accuracy
· Ability to effectively liaise and communicate with students and colleagues at various levels from diverse backgrounds.
· Customer service orientation by responding to clients’ requests promptly and effectively.
· Written language ability with respect to spelling, grammar, and punctuation to produce letters, minutes, agendas, and short reports (English).
· Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
· Accuracy and attention to detail to deliver accurate products conforming to applicable quality standards.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· High Standard of work ethics.
· Communication.
· Able to work individually as well as part of a team.
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 W Dudu / Prof E Mentz 018 299 4780
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Moratuwa Motsemme 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 5 August 2022
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.