Administrative Officer B1: Makerspace (Post Level 11.1) at Stellenbosch University

Duties    

• Assisting clients with using Makerspace equipment, tools, and software, including providing booking and basic training support.
• Ensuring the readiness and technical functioning of all Makerspace facilities, equipment, and consumables.
• Providing day-to-day technical and operational support to users and staff.
• Providing administrative support by the tracking of consumables, the maintaining of documentation, and compiling usage and training statistics.
• Contributing to the promotion of Makerspace services and events via social media.
• Participating in library-wide projects and committees related to the Makerspace and data visualisation services.

Job Requirements    

• A senior certificate (Grade 12), plus two years' relevant experience in a client service role.
• Basic understanding of IT functionality and competence in using office automation software such as Microsoft Office.
• Experience with venue bookings and providing basic technical assistance with using venues.
• Basic knowledge of the academic services environment, information retrieval, and the use of search engines.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Client and service-oriented skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and technologies quickly.
• Strong attention to detail, neatness, and a high standard of accuracy.
• Sound judgement in task prioritisation and workflow management.

Recommendation        

• A certificate in Information Technology, or a diploma in Library and Information Science.

Closing Date     

•    06-Jun-2025