School Administrative Manager.4.05 at University of the Witwatersrand

• The Wits School of Arts seeks to appoint an Administrative Manager to enable its dynamic and creative work across nine academic departments as well as our performing arts centre, the Wits Theatre Complex.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for efficient financial and academic support functions in the School and will report directly to the Head of School.

Brief Description        

Key job functions include but are not limited to:

• Financial management and administration
• Managing the academic administrative functions of the School
• Personnel administration
• Managing and mentoring support and technical staff
• General administrative functions

Qualifications/requirements/criteria:

• Degree in Administration or Finance
• Post-Graduate Qualification in the field of strategic Finance / Management or Administration is preferred.
• At least five to seven years relevant and appropriate experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of financial procedures, e.g. budgeting, variance reporting, preparing and interpreting income and expenditure statements, etc.
• Mentoring and supervising administrative staff and writing job descriptions
• Sound organisational skills
• Above-average level of computer literacy required (MSOffice Suite, E-mail, Internet, WAMS and Oracle)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), organisational and interpersonal skills for dealing with staff, students and the public
• Ability to work independently as well as lead and be part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of Faculty rules and regulations will be an advantage
• Knowledge of the University environment and its various Schools/departments is desirable and will be an advantage 
• Experience in procurement and management of sessional staff appointments would be an advantage

Closing Date: 22 July 2026