Secretary Engagement Office Secretary (2051) at Nelson Mandela University

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Director and the four section of the Engagement Office.
• Coordinate office operations, meetings, events, workshops, site visits and related logistics.
• Manage diaries, correspondence, travel arrangements, procurement and administrative processes.
• Prepare meeting documentation, record minutes, monitor action items and support follow-up.
• Maintain accurate information, databases, filing systems and records for reporting and compliance.
• Facilitate professional communication and service to internal and external stakeholders.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation abilities.
• High levels of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and University ITS systems.
• Effective diary, correspondence, records and information management.
• Meeting, event and logistical coordination skills.
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder-service and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgement and work under pressure.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to changing priorities and deadlines

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• at least 2 years' relevant experience