Active Jobs at Sol Plaatje University

Minimum Requirements 

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or higher in Secretarial Studies, Office Management. Public Administration, Business Management, or related field.   
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a public institution research environment, or higher education sector, with proven knowledge of administrative and financial systems. 
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial management systems.  

Recommendations 

• Experience working in research institutions, NGOs, or the water/environment sectors. 
• Knowledge of project management tools. 
• Familiarity with procurement and logistics processes. 
• Additional language skills relevant to the Northern Cape region. 

Duties and responsibilities 

• Oversees and coordinates all administrative operations of the Center. 
• Provide executive support to the Centre Director, including diary management, documentation and reports. 
• Coordination events, workshops, and other research-related activities. 
• Management of procurement processes in compliance with university policies.
• Monitor budget and assist with financial reporting in collaboration with relevant university departments and funders. 
• Liaise with internal and external collaborators and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. 
• Handling internal and external communication, including emails, phone calls, and stakeholder inquiries. 
• Support grant and project administration, including documentation and compliance. 
• Ensure the office, center laboratories, supplies, and equipment are well maintained.

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Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent.
• 2 - 3 years related experience.
• Computer literate.

Duties and Responsibilities
General Legal Compliance

• General duties associated with legal compliance.
• Implement and manage an effective legal compliance program.
• Develop and review University policies to ensure legal compliance.
• Advise management on the University’s compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports.
• Create and manage effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
• Assess University operations to determine compliance risk.
• Ensure all employees are educated on the latest regulations and processes.
• Resolve employee concerns about legal compliance.
• Ensuring timeous submission of reports in respect of relevant legislation.
• Monitoring and informing the University community regarding new / amended legislation.

Student discipline

• Receiving student disciplinary cases from Security Department.
• Checking student disciplinary cases to determine if there are grounds for disciplinary action, or whether it should be referred to the relevant house committee for action.
• Drafting of charges and issuing of notices to students.
• Acting as Prosecutor at Student Disciplinary Hearings.

Monitoring, evaluation and reporting

• Monitoring and reporting on progress against operational initiatives.
• Monitoring and reporting on legislative and statutory compliance.
• Promoting sound institutional governance by participating in Institutional governance structures.
• Identifying risks relating to the field of responsibility, develop and implement mitigating strategies.
• Ensuring proper record keeping of all aspects within field of responsibility.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Music qualification will be an added advantage.

Recommendation 

• Diploma in Music /Bachelor of Music Degree with specialisation in choral conducting or related field such as music education and performance. 
• Must have experience in conducting amateur choirs.
• A proven track record with various choral competitions.
• Read and teach music.
• Have experience in organizing traditional and contemporary styles of music.
• Be available to do afternoon rehearsals as well as occasional morning and evening performances, and weekend workshops and camps.
• Computer literate.
• Have experience in mentoring and developing music leadership gifts in others.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct regular rehearsals to prepare amateur choir to perform at university events and graduations.
• Prepare amateur choir to compete at music events, such as festivals and competitions.
• Develop choral repertoire of songs.
• Plan, lead and coordinate with choirs, praise teams and instrumental groups weekly rehearsals.
• Recruit new members for the choir.
• Assist and work closely with the IT team regarding all audio and visual needs of the choir.
• Report to the Officer: Student.
• Development on conditions and needs for the maintenance of musical equipment.
• Arrange for the purchase and maintenance of music supplies, upon approval by Dean: Student Affairs.
• Assist with finding substitute musicians when not personally available.
• Work within the University policies and procedures.
• Be on time for all performance events.