Assistant Administrative Officer (Grade 11) - Three Year Fixed Term Appointment

Listing reference: ukzn_000294
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 3 May 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The University of KwaZulu–Natal (UKZN) is committed to Employment Equity with the intention to promote representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan. College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, African Centre of Crop Improvement (ACCI) within the School of Agriculture, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Pietermaritzburg Campus
Job description

The successful candidate will be the administrator for the ACCI, providing administrative and financial services and the efficient support necessary for the ACCI programme in Plant Breeding. S/he will work closely with the Centre Director and the Project Leaders in the Plant Breeding Programme, assisting with the administration of their research projects and postgraduate students. The incumbent will report to the Director: African Centre for Crop Improvement.

Minimum requirements

• Matric plus a one-year relevant qualification

• Two years of relevant work experience

• Experience in word-processing and spreadsheets

• Experience in financial administration

 Short-listed candidates will be required to undergo a skills test.

Enquiries and details regarding this post, as well as requests for the job profile may be directed to Professor Hussein Shimelis at shimelish@ukzn.ac.za  

 

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.

  1. Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview. 
  2. Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements. 
  3. The University is committed to Employment Equity. 
  4. The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy. 
  5. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful 
  6. Please familiarise yourself with the University’s Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.  

 

 

Our website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our use of cookies.