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
