Executive Secretary Law

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.

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The core purpose of this post is management assistance to the office of the Executive Dean and Deputy

Dean by providing professional secretarial and administrative support in terms of budget administration

and monitoring, general and project administration functions, internal and external public relations

liaison.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Perform office and other general administration functions within the office of

the Executive Dean: Law and Deputy Dean: Law

• Financial administration functions
• Internal and external public relations and liaison

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Possess a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and excellent typing skills
• Have appropriate knowledge and experience in office administration functions
• Possess outstanding organisational skills
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to use own initiative, work independently and under pressure
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Have strong written and oral communication skills
• Have a good understanding of project administration and applicable software
• Adherence to the values of Nelson Mandela University

Requirements

In order to be considered for appointment, candidates must possess a Matric (Grade

• as well as at least two to five (2-5) years relevant and / or working experience in

which competency has been gained.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc.

Lavern.Redcliffe@mandela.ac.za

0415043121