Assistant Officer (post level 13)

South Campus

Support Services : Registration Section

Assistant Officer (post level 13)

Job ID: 1863

Duties and responsibilities:

Handle the administration of the applications, selections, admissions and graduations.

Enforce the UFS regulations related to applications and admissions.

Communicate information regarding applications, admissions and graduations directed at both the internal and external role-players.

Accept responsibility for quality control in terms of data recording, regarding academic applications, and the capturing of data regarding biographical information, admissions and graduations.

Handle enquiries received from study centres, students and staff.

Liaise with different stakeholders, such as UFS Bloemfontein Campus, prospective students and registered students.

Inherent requirements:

Grade 12.

Required competencies:

Competent in the MS Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Excellent communication within the Higher Education sector.

Must be able to function very well under pressure.

Need to prioritise.

Should work well independently or in a team.

Need to take responsibility for assigned tasks.

Recommendations:

Thorough knowledge of PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.

Experience in processing of student applications, registrations and graduations.

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible

Closing date:

08 March 2017

Salary:

The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 3101 /2849.

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 and cover letter

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.