PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR N002958 - Re-advertisement
Listing reference: nwu_002704
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 31 May 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Office Support
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
DIVISION: CENTRE FOR TEACHING & LEARNING
POSITION NUMBER: N002958
VACANCY: PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
PEROMNES GRADE: P11
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED TERM CONTRACT WITH BENEFITS
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The project coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring that projects are executed smoothly and efficiently management. Supporting the project manager and team members in various administrative, organizational, and logistical tasks.
The project coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring that projects are executed smoothly and efficiently management. Supporting the project manager and team members in various administrative, organizational, and logistical tasks.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Communication
2. Project Coordination
3. Project Finance
4. Database management
5. Adhoc tasks
1. Communication
2. Project Coordination
3. Project Finance
4. Database management
5. Adhoc tasks
Minimum requirements
• Diploma (NQF6) or equivalent in the relevant field.
• Two (2) years’ experience in project coordination.
• Formal training in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet, various applicable systems e.g. Management Information System.
• Records management experience.
• Two (2) years’ experience in project coordination.
• Formal training in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet, various applicable systems e.g. Management Information System.
• Records management experience.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
• Experience working on the Kuali Financial System (KFS).
• Experience liaising with international partners.
• Experience working on the Kuali Financial System (KFS).
• Experience liaising with international partners.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of principles for providing customer and personal services.
• Project management skills.
• Financial administration and budgeting.
• Effective time management.
• Confident and efficient in using a range of software packages, including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to effectively liaise and communicate with the project partners.
• Excellent English reading and writing skills.
• Ability to prioritise ongoing administrative tasks and manage own time well, meet deadlines and delegate to team members where applicable.
• Attention to detail.
• Conference/ workshop/ meeting organisation and coordination.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of principles for providing customer and personal services.
• Project management skills.
• Financial administration and budgeting.
• Effective time management.
• Confident and efficient in using a range of software packages, including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to effectively liaise and communicate with the project partners.
• Excellent English reading and writing skills.
• Ability to prioritise ongoing administrative tasks and manage own time well, meet deadlines and delegate to team members where applicable.
• Attention to detail.
• Conference/ workshop/ meeting organisation and coordination.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
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: Esmarie Strydom on 016 910 3064
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 31 May 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 June 2024
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 31 May 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 June 2024
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.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
