Jobs at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for: 
• General office administration;
• Administrative support to undergraduate activities concerning student administration and student records;
• Administrative support to postgraduate activities concerning student administration and student records;
• Administrative support with research matters and publication records. 
• Performing ad hoc tasks within the Department and School of Health Care Sciences as determined by the line-manager from time to time;
• Prepare agenda and take minutes during meetings;
• Keep the line-manager informed about processes and events in the School and Faculty, as well as student-related issues;
• Manage and arrange the different events in the department; 
• Participate in the planning and facilitation of the Oath Taking ceremony;
• Manage the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation activities;
• Provide administrative support with School of Healthcare Sciences (SoHCS) committees;
• Administrative support for the shared modules committee of the SoHCS.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A three-year National Diploma in Office Administration or suitable equivalent qualification;
• 2 years’ secretarial experience which includes office management and administration.
• OR
• Grade 12; 
• 4 years’ secretarial experience which includes office management and administration.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Computer literacy with broad knowledge and experience in using MS Word, Excel, Gmail and the internet;
• Strong interpersonal skills, highly organised and a keen commitment to excellence;
• The ability to liaise and communicate effectively on all levels within the organisation and with clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures;
• Ability to work independently and participate effectively within a team;
• Meticulous and the ability to maintain high level of discretion and confidentiality;
• Excellent verbal and written language and communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; 
• Ability to pay attention to detail and work accurately.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Experience in using PeopleSoft;
• Five years’ administrative experience in a tertiary environment, with exposure to student administration.

CLOSING DATE: 07 February 2026

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing excellent Equine patient care and handling;
• Clinic administration (record keeping, hygiene, stock control, care of equipment, safety measures etc.); 
• Supervising personnel;
• Administering and monitoring of sedation and assist with monitoring of anaesthesia;
• Assist with emergency procedures;
• Communicating with patient owners;
• Demonstrating techniques to and instructing students and student nurses and evaluating student nurses’ performance
• Training and guiding own team;
• Performing relief duties in other sections in the OVAH; and 
• Performing shift duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing) or equivalent;
• Registration with the South African Veterinary Council; and
• One years’ experience in Equine veterinary nursing and clinic management.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of Equine nursing procedures, biosecurity measures and procedures and handling of animals;
• Meticulous about detail, professional and a responsible person;
• Physical mobility;
• Ability to work under pressure and without supervision;
• Computer literacy;
• Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital;
• Appropriate language and communication skills; and
• Organizing skills and a strong service orientation.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Previous and/or current experience of equine nursing procedures and handling of horses; and
• Previous and/or current experience of one year or more in a high pressure emergency clinic environment where patients are triaged and multiple emergency procedures take place simultaneously, will be an advantage.

CLOSING DATE: 8 February 2026