Administrative Assistant (P000492) (RE_ADVERT)
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Act as Administrative Assistant to the Deputy School Director, School Management and Subject Groups in the School of Psycho-Social Education.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Administrative support
- Administrative support to the Deputy School Director, Subject group leadership and school Management across the three NWU campuses – in terms of a variety of issues such as examination papers, study material, task agreements, requests from management, staff files.
2. Liaising with School management, staff and students
- Liaise with Subject Group Leaders and Coordinators and staff as well as students about a variety of issues.
3. Arranging appointments, meetings and functions
- Support the PA of the Director in arranging the mentioned issues reflecting precision, creativity and holistic thinking.
4. Administration of Subject Group meetings
- Agenda development, venue organisation and minute taking at Subject Groups.
5. Finance
- Manage the NWU-finance system (KFS) in liaison with the School’s financial officer.
6. Administer temporary appointments in the School
- Manage the administration of temporary academics and student assistants and marking assistants in the School – in combination with Mafikeng Campus administrator. (Verification and documentation of forms).
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4).
- A minimum of two (2) years' office administration experience.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- A post-school qualification related to administration.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer proficiency in MS Office (and possibly a Learning Management System)
- Excellent language proficiency in an African language and English or Afrikaans
- Ability to use written language correctly.
- Demonstrates independence in completing tasks while contributing positively to team efforts.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Outstanding human relationships.
- Conflict management skills.
REMUNERATION:
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 Thabo Makhalemele on 016 910 3075
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Karabelo.Motsepe@nwu.ac.za 016 910 3104
CLOSING DATE: 8th of October 2026
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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