Administrative Assistant (P000492) at North West University

Apply by: 12 November 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative support

• Administrative support to the Deputy School Director, Subject group leadership and school Management across the three NWU campuses – in terms of a variety of issues such as examination papers, study material, task agreements, requests from management, staff files.            

Liaising with School management, staff and students

• Liaise with Subject Group Leaders and Coordinators and staff as well as students about a variety of issues.

Arranging appointments, meetings and functions

• Support the PA of the Director in arranging the mentioned issues reflecting precision, creativity and holistic thinking.

Administration of Subject Group meetings

• Agenda development, venue organisation and minute taking at Subject Groups.

Finance

• Manage the NWU-finance system (KFS) in liaison with the School’s financial officer.

Administer temporary appointments in the School

• Manage the administration of temporary academics and student assistants and marking assistants in the School – in combination with Mafikeng Campus administrator. (Verification and documentation of forms).

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4). 
• A minimum of two (2) years' office administration experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• A post-school qualification related to administration.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Computer proficiency in MS Office (and possibly a Learning Management System)
• Excellent language proficiency in an African language and English or Afrikaans 
• Ability to use written language correctly.
• Demonstrates independence in completing tasks while contributing positively to team efforts.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Outstanding human relationships.
• Conflict management skills.