ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (Fixed Term Contract)
Listing reference: ukzn_000318
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 17 May 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Office Support
Location: Glenwood
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching & Learning) seeks to appoint a dynamic and energetic person with very good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to take initiative and problem solve. S/he must have a proven ability to work under pressure, multi-task, meet deadlines and be willing and able to work after hours when required. S/he must have an attitude and work ethic of professionalism demonstrating courtesy, friendliness and the confidentiality expected in a senior executive office of the university
Job description
The successful candidate will provide general administrative and secretarial support to the Office of the DVC (T&L) while based in the University Teaching and Learning Office; organise and manage teaching portfolio events and work as a team member with staff in the teaching and learning portfolio. In addition, s/he may assist as a receptionist to the office and with public relations activities for the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (T&L).
Minimum requirements
- Senior Certificate and one-year relevant post matric qualification.
- Three years administrative and project management experience with at least two years in a senior management context.
- Evidence of skills and experience in events organisation, management and post-event follow-up.
- Finance and/or Human Resources administrative and management experience.
- Budgetary planning and financial records management thorough database development and maintenance.
- Demonstrable competence in a suite of computer software packages such as word processing, Excel spreadsheets, power-point presentations and other packages, including general business computer literacy
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
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