MULTIMEDIA ASSISTANT P003096

Listing reference: nwu_000951
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 5 August 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY/ DIVISION: CENTRE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING POSITION NUMBER: P003096 VACANCY: MULTIMEDIA ASSISTANT PEROMNES GRADE: P13 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
·         These positions provide support to the multi-media designers and senior instructional designers with the administrative and multimedia assistance. This position operate under general supervision, performs a variety of clerical/administrative duties for one or more organisational entities to assist the smooth running of the administration and office and provide additional multimedia assistance when and where required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
·         Grade 12

EXPERIENCE:
·         3 years’ experience in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint on an advanced level)
·         3 years’ experience in excellent administrative and computer skills

RECOMMENDATION
·         Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (preferably Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator)

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
·         Computer literate
·         Skilled in the Microsoft Office Suite
·         Good Record keeping skills
·         Knowledge of principles for providing proper customer services
·         Accuracy and attention to detail to deliver accurate products conforming to applicable quality standards
·         Technical skills to operate computers, printers and other technologies used in multimedia development

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
·         The ability to work in a team, to receive various sources of feedback for the continuous improvement of multimedia products
·         Good organisational and time-management abilities
·         Must be able to follow instructions and learn new skills
·         The ability to work in a team, to receive various sources of feedback for the continuous improvement of multimedia products
·         Good organisational and time-management abilities
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.    Administrative Assistance:
·         Assist with administrative tasks such the sourcing quotations.
·         Manage office stationery and supplies
·         Coordinate communication (Telephone, email, MS Teams, virtual conferences as well as face to face meetings).
·         Keep the asset, library and backup registers updated.
·         Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems
·         Schedule meetings and ensure attendance of key role players
·         Take and file minutes of meetings and agendas
·         Maintain work schedules, manage calendars and arrange appointments
·         Provide data for day-to-day operations as well as reporting purposes.
·         Records management.
·         Fault Reporting/ Maintenance requests
·         General administration identified within workflow processes and procedures.
·         Preform stock control, check and update the asset register
2.    Multimedia Assistance:
·         Basic image manipulations, Illustrations and photo editing.
·         Populate content into user interfaces.
·         Perform user and usability testing on media created in the department.
·         Update exisiting study material.
·         Optimize products for distribution.
·         Sourcing media and resources for projects
3.    Ad Hoc Tasks and Personal Development:
·         Work in cross-functional teams.
·         Complete ad hoc tasks as handed down by line manager.
·         Personal Development
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:                    Miss Liana Venter Tel: 018 299 1865
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:   Miss Dolly Lebepe Tel: 018 299 4936
CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                   05 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.

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