Senior Administrative Officer_N000615
Listing reference: nwu_001440
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 24 February 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: SCIENCE CENTRE
POSITION NUMBER: N000615
VACANCY: SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
PEROMNES GRADE: P10
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of the position is to facilitate and administer Science Centre programmes as well as coordinating all the projects..
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. ADMINISTRATIVE WORK
· Perform all Science Centre administrative work
2. STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
· Schedule stakeholder meetings, document and generate reports
3. OFFICE MANAGEMENT
· Coordinating daily activities of the Science Centre
4. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
· Plan, organise and manage projects
5. FUND RAISING
· Compile proposals for fundraising
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Project management skills
· Computer skills
· Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills
· Leadership skills
· Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
· Science knowledge
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
· Problem solving skills and time management skills
· Emotional intelligence
· Negotiation skills
· Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
Minimum requirements
· Bachelor of Science degree
· 2 years financial experience with KFS
· 2 years experience working at a Science Centre
· Valid driver’s licence
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: Ms Lerato Molebatsi - 018 389 2606
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpume Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 24 February 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 April 2023 or As soon as avilable
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.