Administrative Officer

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

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 responsible for providing:

• Student and academic related administration of the Honour’s in Engineering and Technology Management programme;
• Maintenance of postgraduate student data base;
• Liaison with relevant support services, students, other academic departments, departmental staff and external resources;
• On-going maintenance of quality standards for ECSA accreditation visits;
• Arrangements for departmental meetings/colloquia/seminars, etc;
• Departmental and office administration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicable office administration diploma;
• At least three year’s relevant experience in the duties mentioned above, performed at a tertiary institution;
• Skills in the use of MS Office programs and web based systems.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Computer proficiency;
• Language skills in the languages that services are offered;
• Organisational abilities;
• Accuracy;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Adherence to due dates.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• BA or equivalent degree;
• Relevant student administration experience at a tertiary institution;
• Experience in the use of web based educational systems.

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 R264 552.00 to R317 325.00   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:  18  April 2017

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 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.