Departmental Administrator A: Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication - 24908

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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

CENTRE FOR AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION

DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR A (PEROMNES POST LEVEL 9)

In the pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to render a comprehensive administrative and secretarial service which includes the following:

• Secretarial tasks for director and other personnel;
• Departmental, office and facility administration;
• Financial administration of the CAAC and individual staff members' research projects ;
• Administrative duties related to postgraduate programmes, departmental research as well as international research contracts; organizing workshops in person, online and hybrid.
• Programme liaison with students, industry partners, organisations for persons with disabilities and other academic institutions.

Minimum Requirements

• A three - year national diploma in office administration or a secretarial field from an accredited institution with three years experience in administrative and/ or secretarial duties that includes office administration, secretarial experience, and financial administration; OR
• Grade 12 with five years experience as stated above;
• Experience of working in an environment with people with disabilities and knowledge of disability etiquette;
• Computer proficiency in MS Office: Word (advanced); PowerPoint (intermediate) Excel (intermediate) and Publisher (basic).

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Skilled in online meeting platforms;
• Organising skills and the ability to work independently under pressure;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Appropriate language and communication skills.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• A relevant three-year degree;
• Skilled in the use of University Management Platforms e.g PeopleSoft;
• Experience within a higher education or academic environment

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbents level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium .

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za . Go to About UP and select Career Opportunities. Then select the position you wish to apply for and complete the application process.

In Application For This Post, Please Attach

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names and contact details (telephone and e-mail details) of 3 contactable referees;
• Self - evaluation;

CLOSING DATE: 28 February 2023

ENQUIRIES: Prof S Dada, shakila.dada@up.ac.za (for queries about the position)

Ms A Strauss, amanda.strauss@up.ac.za (for queries about application)

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 March 2023, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.