NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY IS HIRING AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

 

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB:

To provide general administrative and secretarial support to academic staff in the Department of Accounting Sciences.

 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Provide word processing services (e.g. typing of correspondence, editing formatting of lecture material, power point presentations, assignments/ solutions, test and exam papers and solutions).
• Provide effective general office and other general administrative support to the Department of Accounting Sciences.
• Provide effective academic administration functions for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered in the Department.

 

• Managing and accurately capturing marks on Moodle, an Excel database and on the ITS system.
• Provide financial administration functions.
• Manage travel and accommodation arrangements (local and international).
• Manage internal and external public relations and liaison.

 

 

 

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Understanding of the processes and practices in an academic environment.
• Sound knowledge of ITS or equivalent software package.
• Appropriate knowledge and experience in general office and academic administration.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organisational skills.

 

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to copy type quickly and accurately, including the typing of figures (e.g. financial statements).
• Advanced computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Moodle.
• Proven ability to use own initiative, work independently and under pressure.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Adhere to the values of Nelson Mandela University.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must possess Matric (Grade 12) plus at least three years relevant work-related experience in which competency has been gained, preferably in a tertiary educational environment.

 

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

No applications will be accepted after the closing date.

 

Closing Date: 26 Jul 2024 20:59, Friday

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