Purpose

• The College of Accounting is seeking to employ a permanent, qualified and highly motivated individual to join the undergraduate administrative team as an Administrative Assistant.
• The main purpose of this position is to proactively provide efficient and effective secretarial and administrative support to the undergraduate section.
• The successful candidate will have a direct reporting line to the Undergraduate Administrative Officer.

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent qualification e.g., NQF 4
• A minimum of 2 years administrative work experience within a higher education environment

Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of an ERP system
• Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills coupled with sound interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable computer literacy with a particular proficiency in MS Word and Excel at an intermediate level
• Good time management, planning and organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team within a deadline driven environment
• The ability to multi-task and work accurately with minimal supervision
• Ability to take initiative
• Strong sense of client focus and service orientation
• The ability to occasionally work overtime and offer general team support if and when required

Responsibilities

• Operations and office administration
• Marks processing
• Liaise with Academic staff and Students
• Examination’s administration
• Course administration
• HR and Finance administration

Additional Information

• Please ensure the title and reference number are indicated in the subject line.
• An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to undergo a skills assessment.

The following would be advantageous:

• NQF5 and 4 years relevant work experience
• Knowledge of UCT Policies and Procedures
• Experience in Peoplesoft, SAP and/or VULA programs

To apply, please e-mail the below documents in a single pdf file:

• UCT Application Form (download at http://forms.uct.ac.za/hr201.doc);
• Cover letter; and
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Remuneration

• The annual cost of employment, including benefits is between R337 873 and R397 499.

Telephone

• 021 650 5717

Website

• www.hr.uct.ac.za/

Application Form

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Reference number

• E22106

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