PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To provide effective meeting administration to various governance, management, statutory and legislative structures at the NWU.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Committee coordination

• Meeting logistics
• Agenda compilation
• Minute and report coordination.
• Records Management
• Governance coordination

Ad hoc tasks:

• Responsible to adhere to any tasks as delegated by the Director and the Head Secretariat

OHS compliance:

• Under health and safety law, each employee has the duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the former’s actions or omissions at work. Therefore, each employee must co-operate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet their legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.

Must be willing to undergo psychometric testing

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (NQF 7)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience administrative experience (non-financial).

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Experience in secretariat work and minute taking
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a university environment. 

KEY FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Computer literate w.r.t. MS Office, internet, and e-mail
• Report and minute writing skills.
• Meeting administration procedures
• Basic corporate governance principles

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstration of language proficiency
• Work effectively in a team.
• Apply effective time management skills and prioritise.
• Effective planning 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:                     Ms Renee Watson on 018 285 2795

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:    Ms Goitsemang Ntsoelengoe on 0182992752

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                 26 April 2024

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.