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Departmental Administrator B (Three-year contract appointment) - Institute for Sport, Exercise Medi

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Oct 3, 2016

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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

INSTITUTE FOR SPORT, EXERCISE MEDICINE AND LIFESTYLE RESEARCH (ISEMLR)

DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR B (THREE-YEAR CONTRACT APPOINTMENT)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 10

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following 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 incumbent will be required to:

  • Provide comprehensive high-level administrative support to the Director and COO of the Institute for Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Research (ISEMLR);
  • Supervise lower level clerical staff in the Director’s Office;
  • Liaise with international funders and sport federations e.g. IOC, FIFA, IPC;
  • Provide general administrative and financial administration support for the ISEMLR;
  • Managing the logistical arrangements for events.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • A completed relevant three-year B-degree (or completion by end 2016) with at least four years’ experience that includes office administration, secretarial and financial experience in a senior management office;
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as the use of internet and e-mail.

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  • Applicable professional communication and language skills, both written and verbal;
  • The ability and sophistication needed to interact with international stakeholders, funders, industry partners and service providers, university personnel, executive management, clients, government officials and sport federations;
  • Ability to work under pressure without compromising detail and accuracy;
  • Ability to prioritise work independently and handle simultaneous assignments with success and accuracy (time management);
  • Office management and administration
  • Organisation and communication skills, including travel management;
  • Collaboration and problem-solving skills;
  • Ability to handle confidential information;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

  • Experience in a university or sporting environment would be an advantage;
  • Knowledge and experience of the University’s financial system and databases.

 

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

  • A comprehensive CV;
  • Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

 

CLOSING DATE: 3 October 2016

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Dr Jill Borresen (COO of the ISEMLR), Tel: (012) 420 5013

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2016, 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 to not fill the advertised positions.

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