Assistant Administrative Officer - African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI)

University of KwaZulu-Natal - Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Closing date yi 23 ka June 2026

Regrettably, this position has been removed.

Purpose

  • The successful candidate will be the administrator for the ACCI, providing administrative and financial services and the efficient support necessary for the ACCI in Plant Breeding.
  • S/he will work closely with the Centre Director and the Project Leaders in the Plant Breeding Programme, assisting with the administration of their research projects and postgraduate students.
  • The incumbent will report to the Director: African Centre for Crop Improvement.

Requirements
  • Matric plus a one-year relevant qualification
  • Three years of relevant financial and administrative experience
Skills & Competencies
  • Financial Administration and narrative reporting
  • Budgeting
  • Project and General Office Administration
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Suite, Internet/Email, Quicken, i-Enabler)
  • International travel arrangements
Responsibilities
  • Azichazwanga
Additional Information
  • Short-listed candidates will be required to undergo a skills test.
  • The University reserves the right not to make an appointment to this advertisement.
  • The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution.
  • Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
  • Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates.
  • We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview. 
  • Please read the advertisement carefully.
  • We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements.
  • The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy.
  • Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful.
  • Please familiarise yourself with the University’s Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.
Ref No
  • ukzn_000835
Remuneration
  • Market Related
Enquiries
  • Enquiries and details regarding this post, as well as requests for the job profile, may be directed to Professor Hussein Shimelis at [email protected]
Centre
  • African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI)
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