Administrative Officer - Earth Sciences at Stellenbosch University

Duties

• Managing and administration of the postgraduate admission and examination processes;
• Managing departmental databases (students, research);
• Marketing departmental initiatives and managing the departmental website;
• Providing general departmental administrative support

Job Requirements

• Diploma in administrative management or equivalent qualification (at least an NQF level 6 or equivalent);
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• At least two years' experience of administrative work and database management in an academic environment;
• Proven ability to perform administrative and financial tasks, including gathering/analysing/compiling data, report preparation, recordkeeping/filing; 
• Proven proficiency in the use of MS Office, including the MS Teams platform;
• Adequate level of IT skills to manage the departmental website.

Recommendation

• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks with good time management;
• Proven ability to work well as part of a team, but also independently;
• Proven, efficient planning and organising skills;  
• Willingness to follow an open-door policy regarding students and staff;
• Experience in web development;
• Willingness and the ability to learn new skills;
• Demonstrate a general sense of curiosity in science and eart schiencesin particular;
• Experience with database submission portals similar to SU, e.g., SUNStudent and research outputs;
• Proven excellent written and verbal skills in Afrikaans or isiXhosa.