Departmental Administrator C (Two-year contract appointment) - Department of Engineering and Techno

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR C (TWO-YEAR CONTRACT APPOINTMENT)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 11

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 responsible for:

• Performing secretarial tasks for Head of Department and other personnel;
• Departmental and office administration;
• Liaising with support services, facilities management, other academic departments and external resources;
• Making arrangements for departmental meetings/colloquia/events;
• Assisting with communication and distribution of the Innovate Magazine;
• Assisting with departmental marketing;
• Assisting with departmental maintenance/facilities and asset management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicable Secretarial/Office Administration diploma;
• At least three years’ relevant administrative and secretarial experience, including duties as mentioned above, in a tertiary institution;
• Skilled in the use of MS Office programmes and web based systems.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Computer proficiency;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Organisational abilities;
• Accuracy and the ability to multi-task;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Adherence to due dates;
• Ability to liaise with a variety of people at both national and international level;
• Ability to function under pressure and to prioritise.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• BA or equivalent degree.

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: 14 December 2016

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

ENQUIRIES: Mrs Mariette Stirk, Tel: (012) 420 3037.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 28 February 2017, 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.