ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Listing reference: nwu_000207
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 1 October 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Office Support
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: MARKET RELATED
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
LOCATION: VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS
DIVISION: APPLICATIONS AND ADMISSIONS
DEPARTMENT: SALA OE4516
POSITION NUMBER: V000273
VACANCY: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
REPORTING TO: SECTION HEAD
PEROMNES GRADE: P13
Job description
The purpose of the position is to capture, process and evaluate applications, facilitate the admission of applicants and attend to faculty inquiries within the Applications and Admissions Office on Vanderbijlpark Campus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Processing Non-FTEN Applications
- Assist applicants at the Help Desk, telephonically or via e-mail with enquiries and finalize their online application
- Evaluating and finalizing applications and admissions as and when received, in terms of the relevant faculty requirements, and requirements in accordance to the enrolment plan.
- Liaison with staff within divisions relevant to admissions and applications environment, such as SAS, Faculty Administrators – to ensure compliance within the process of evaluation and admission.
2) Ad-hoc Directives
- Performing any ad hoc directives from the section head as may be required from time to time
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (essential)
- 2 Years Previous experience in Applications and Admissions processes and systems at Tertiary institutions
- 2 Years Previous experience of working in a University Environment and knowledge of university processes
Functional & Technical competencies:
- In depth knowledge of the VSS System or another applications and admissions system utilized by other tertiary institutions
- Knowledge of application and admission processes in a tertiary environment
- Well versed in utilization of Microsoft Office Packages including Excel and Word
- Excellent knowledge of Statutory requirements pertaining to admissions and applications
- Language proficiency to function optimally in various multilingual environment for the NWU
Behavioural competencies:
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be able to work under pressure
- Must be able to work 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: G PRETORIUS (018 285 2151)
CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES : 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
