Administrative Assistant -Education at Iziko South African Museum

• We are seeking to appoint motivated employees in the following positions:

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT

Basic Salary: R 276 963.49 per annum, plus benefits
Job Grade: 12

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric).  A certificate in administration, office Management, business management, or a related field  At least two (2) years’ experience in an administrative or secretarial support role within a customer focused, public sector or institutional environment  Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience in report writing and minute taking  Basic office management including management of petty cash, mail distribution and franking (depending on the nature of the Department)  The role may also require spending longer hours at the office  Experience in preparing presentations, correspondence and official documentation  Ideal: A diploma in administration, office/business management or a related field with at least three (3) years’ experience in a similar administrative environment at government or large institutional level  Secretarial or Administrative Diploma, relevant experience as a secretary/ Administrative/Office assistant  Valid Code EB Driver’s licence (advantageous)  Experience in assisting with budget administration or financial record keeping will be an advantage  High proficiency with the commonly used computer software and applications i.e using various computer packages – Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel), Internet, E-mail, MS project, Access and advantage  Administrative experience in Fundraising and Budgeting will be an advantage

Key Responsibilities include:

• General Administrative and Secretarial Support  Communication, Coordination and Information Management  Financial Administration and Procurement Support  Records and Document Management  Health, Safety and Compliance Support

Competencies Required:

• Aligning Performance for Success  Strategic Thinking Skills  Decision Making  Innovation  Business Acumen  Ownership  Teamwork  Planning & Organising Building Partnerships  Facilitating Change  Gaining Commitment  Communication  Risk Tolerance  Visitor/Stakeholder Focus  Delegation  Stress Tolerance  Adaptability  Integrity  Technical and /or Professional Knowledge and skills.