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Assistant Officer

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Jan 26, 2017

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Sector
Science, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
University and College
Jobseeker Type
Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
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Job Details

Postgraduate School

Assistant Officer: (post level 13) (2 posts) (One year contract till 31 December 2017)

Job ID:  1693

This post was previously advertised.  All applications received in response to the previous advertisement, will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Provide logistical and administrative support for the Researcher Capacity Development Program presented by the Postgraduate School.
  • Deal with postgraduate enquiries at the Postgraduate School Information desk.
  • Provide administrative support to the Postgraduate Student Council.
  • Assist with travel and logistical arrangements for external presenters at the presenters at the Postgraduate School workshops.
  • Provide office services by implementing administrative systems, procedures, policies, and monitoring of administrative projects.
  • Ensure operation of equipment by implementing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintenance equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Analyse and interpret evaluation data of the capacity building workshops of the Postgraduate School.
  • Compile weekly administrative reports for the Director of the Postgraduate School.

    • Inherent requirements:

    • Grade 12
    • At least one (1) to two (2) years' relevant experience.

    Recommendations:

  • B Degree

    • Required Competencies:

  • Experience of research data capturing and analysis
  • Basic knowledge on MS Office
  • Good administrative, coordination and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills, effective time management and ability to work under pressure in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Previous administrative experience would be advantageous.

    • Assumption of duties: 

    As soon as possible

    Closing date: 

    26 January 2017

    Salary: 

    The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2808 / 3106.

    Fringe benefits:

    (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits

    General: 

    The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.

    Applications may only be submitted online. All applications must be accompanied by the following:

    • A detailed curriculum vitae
    • Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications)
    • A copy of your identity document (ID)
    Applications that are incomplete or sent by fax or e-mail, will not be considered. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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    Global Academy Jobs works with over 250 universities worldwide to promote academic mobility and international research collaboration. Global problems need international solutions. Our jobs board and emails reach the academics and researchers who can help.

    "The globalisation of higher education continues apace, driving in turn the ongoing development of the global knowledge economy, striving for solutions to the world’s problems and educating a next generation of leaders and contributors."

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