Personal Assistant (PA) To Dean and Head of School
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
The Graduate School of Business and Leadership (GSB&L) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Personal Assistant to the Executive Director and Dean. The successful incumbent will be required to provide efficient, comprehensive and confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Executive Director and Dean, including diary management, coordination of meetings, preparation of documentation, travel arrangements and the administration of relevant processes at the School level.
Minimum requirements
- Matric plus one (1) year relevant qualification
- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in secretarial and office administration
- Experienced in speedwriting/shorthand
- Proven computer experience skills (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
The closing date for receipt of applications is 7 June 2026
Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
The University subscribes to the Total Cost to Employer (TCE) Remuneration Model.
Appointment to this post will be made in accordance with the January 2018 Conditions of Service.
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form, which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za
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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.
- Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview.
- Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements.
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- The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy.
- Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful
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