Administrative Assistant: Certification at UMALUSI

Main Duties: 

• Provide administrative assistance to the Certification and Verification Units.
• Liaise with external clients/stakeholders telephonically, face-to-face and via e-mail.
• Deal with logistical arrangements for committee meetings, launches, workshops and seminars.
• Take minutes and draft basic letters.
• Provide general administrative assistance where required.
• Assist with switchboard duties as required.

Requirements: 

• National Certificate (Vocational), National Senior Certificate, Senior Certificate or equivalent National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 4 qualification.  

Required Skills 

• Communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good computer skills; Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet). 
• Knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management.
• Ability to plan and organize meetings, seminars, workshops.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Additional Advantages: 

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in administration - preferably in an educational environment will be advantageous.
• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Office Administration/Business Administration/Secretarial Studies.
• A driver’s licence would be an advantage.