Senior Administrative Officer Postgraduate Studies & Researcher Development (AD08) at University of the Witwatersrand

• The University of the Witwatersrand seeks to appoint a highly organised, proactive, and service-oriented Senior Administrative Officer to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Office of Postgraduate Studies and Researcher Development within the Research and Innovation Division. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting postgraduate students, early career researchers, and a range of strategic postgraduate and researcher development initiatives. 

Brief Description        
Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Providing administrative support to the Head of Postgraduate Studies and Researcher Development.
• Managing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the office.
• Supporting postgraduate and researcher development programmes, including GOLD, PLATINUM, the Wits Doctoral Academy, Rising Scholars     Programme, Friedel Sellschop Award, and other Early Career Academic Development initiatives.
• Coordinating and administering postgraduate events, including the Postgraduate Welcome Programme, Interfaculty Postgraduate Symposium,     Postdoctoral Annual Meeting, and ECAD Launch Day.
• Managing communications, marketing, and information dissemination for postgraduate and early career researcher opportunities.
• Monitoring and reporting on participation and engagement statistics for postgraduate and researcher development platforms and programmes.
• Coordinating meetings, taking minutes, processing payments, managing bookings, and providing logistical support for activities within the Postgraduate     Research Hub.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (NQF 4).
• Undergraduate degree (NQF 6) or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least four (4) years' relevant administrative experience.

Desirable Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification.
• Five (5) or more years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of university systems and postgraduate student processes.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in event coordination and minute-taking.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service orientation.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. 

Deadline:23rd September,2026