Administrative Assistant: Research Centre at University of Western Cape

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: CENTRE FOR HUMANITIES AND RESEARCH

FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES

INTERNAL ONLY

We currently seek a self-motivated, committed, competent, suitably qualified individual to join our team.  

As the successful candidate, you will assist the Centre with administrative support for international events including venue hire, international travel and making travel arrangements.

Reporting to the Director, the appointee will be responsible for assisting with:

•    Academic Administration;
•    Reception Duties;
•    Enquiry Management;
•    Marketing & Recruitment;
•    Meeting Administration;
•    Human Resources Administration;
•    General Administration includes office administration, assisting with document management, liaising with service providers, e.g. Technical Services, Audio Visual Services, etc.

Minimum Requirements
 

Consequently you will need:
•    Matric Certificate with at least 2 years' administrative experience;
•    Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g. Word; Excel / MS Office Suites / Power Point; Proficiency in INFOR-LN;

    Administrative experience in a Higher Education environment as well as knowledge of student administration systems would be advantageous.

Competencies required:
•    Demonstrated communicative, organisational and interpersonal skills;  
•    Ability to work efficiently under pressure, and to adhere to and meet strict deadlines;  
•    Ability to work without supervision and to pay attention to detail.

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and also include anything else that you feel may be pertinent to the selection panel. Please attach your covering letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: [email protected]

EQUITY DISCLAIMER: In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with Employment Targets of the University. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.