Senior Administrative Assistant - Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

ONDERSTEPOORT VETERINARY ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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 expected to contribute to the effective functioning of the OVAH through well-organised administrative and cashier functions and exceptional client service.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 with Accounting as subject;
• Three years’ experience in the following:
  • Reception and liaison work;
  • Debt collection;
  • Creditors maintenance contract agreements;
  • Creditors (quotations, orders and receipts);
  • Financial Systems, e.g. PeopleSoft;
  • Hospital systems;
  • MS Office, i.e. Excel and Word;
  • Training of  staff for use of the financial system and interpretation of client statements;
  • Reconciliation of debtor statements and the bank account;
  • Corrective journals (debtors)
• Two years’ experience in a cashier function;
• One year experience in over the counter sales.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Organising skills;
• Computer literacy;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Relative level of physical mobility.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Diploma in Accounting;
• Experience within a veterinary clinic/hospital environment;
• Experience in cashier/debtor/creditor bookkeeping.

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

The total remuneration package for this position ranges from approximately R 251 355 to R 299 311 as determined by UP policy guidelines. (These amounts include the University’s contributions to standard UP benefits, namely provident fund, group life and funeral cover, but exclude contributions to medical aid, as the latter varies per employee.) UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

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: 8 March 2017

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

ENQUIRIES: Mrs S Lottering, Tel: (012) 529 8209

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 May 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.