COORDINATOR
Listing reference: nwu_001605
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 5 April 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES
POSITION NUMBER: V000334
POSITION: COORDINATOR
PEROMNES GRADE: P10
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The position involves the coordination of all activities related to the functioning of the school of languages environment with a focus on the existing centres in the school such as Centre for Translation Studies and Professional Language Services (CTrans) , writing centre as well as short courses. The co-ordinator also does administrative tasks that ensure the successful functioning of the school such as co-ordinate the provision of internships that Language Practice students in the School of Languages.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project management:
- Liaise with internal and external customers. Coordinate and process translations, editing, proofreading, quality assurance, Academic writing support services (writing centre).
Financial administration:
⦁ Oversee annual budget. Perform financial transactions on KFS.
Monitor internships:
⦁ Supervise interns.
Administration:
⦁ Director and Deputy director support within the school of Languages.
Minimum requirements
⦁ A BA degree (NQF level 7) in English or Language Practice or any relevant qualification on NQF level 7.
⦁ A minimum of 2 years’ experience in coordination of projects or centres at a tertiary institution.
⦁ A minimum of 1 year experience in financial management.
RECOMMENDATION:
⦁ A degree (NQF level 7) or Diploma (NQF level 6) in Administration.
⦁ SATI (South African Translators’ Institute) membership.
⦁ A minimum of 1 year experience using KFS (Kuali Financial System).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
⦁ Experience in coordinating (project management) a language practice office at a tertiary institution.
⦁ Knowledge of the discipline of Language subjects offered in the school of languages, Academic writing skills
⦁ Basic bookkeeping experience, and Administration skills
⦁ Computer skills (MS Office and translation software).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
⦁ Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
⦁ A strong client-service orientation.
⦁ Problem-solving skills.
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 Liqhwa Siziba, Tel: 018 299 4700
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Vuyi Ramavhulela, Tel: 018 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 05 April 2023
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.