Professional Assistant to the VC at Rhodes University

Purpose

• Responsible for providing high level confidential, strategic and professional assistance, project management, report writing and support for the Vice-Chancellor. This strategic position in the Office of Vice-Chancellor involves interaction with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders of the University.
• The incumbent will also provide high-level confidential, strategic and professional support to the DVC: Academic and Student Affairs and the Director: Institutional Research, Planning and Quality Promotion.

Requirements
A Master’s degree or equivalent NQF 9 qualification plus at least 7 years relevant experience where such experience includes: -

• Extensive experience in a similar role and/or working in high level administration in private or public institutions.
• Proven track record in setting up electronic / online administrative systems to support senior management.
• Proven research track record and ability to draft and write reports in English.
• Excellent writing skills in English.
• Extensive conflict management skills.
• Previous experience working under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Previous experience managing strategic projects.
• Previous experience managing budgets and accounts, and the ability to read a balance sheet and reconcile accounts.