Manager: Secretariat and Governance at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• To strategically develop systems and processes in order to ensure the provision of an efficient, professional and quality administrative and secretariat support services to University Committees and governance structures of the University as required.

The Requirements

Any relevant NQF Level 7 Qualification (preferably in Administration) plus approximately 3-4 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -

• Excellent English language skills in writing succinct and synthesized reports and minutes
• Previous experience in a Secretariat and Governance function, preferably within a Higher Education environment.
• Previous experience working with committees including the scheduling and organizing meetings and a track record of doing so efficiently; the preparation of agendas for meetings; taking minutes of meetings; meeting deadlines with a track record of doing so.
• Previous administrative experience within a computerised administration environment which includes good organisational and planning skills as well as problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Experience working with large volumes of work.
• Track record of using technology to create efficiencies and improve service.
• Track record of continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead a team and previous supervision/management experience of at least three years.
• Experience in website content management is an advantage.
• Excellent typing skills, including typing draft minutes/notes in a meeting.

Closing Date 18 November 2025