ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPANION ANIMAL CLINICAL STUDIES

Administrative assistant: CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 12 (CONTRACT)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above 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:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12;
• 2 years laboratory administration experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Computer literacy (MS Word; Excel, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software);
• Some knowledge of centrifuges laboratory equipment and the maintenance thereof;
• Attention to detail;
• Accuracy.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

NOTE: All shortlisted candidates should be prepared to participate in relevant competency testing 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 quoting the applicable reference number.

In application for this post, please attach:

•           A comprehensive CV;

•           A self-evaluation by the candidate, addressing each of the minimum requirements, competencies and added advantages for the position;

•           Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to   contact.

CLOSING DATE: 2 June 2017

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

ENQUIRIES: Prof A Goddard, Tel: (012) 529 8293

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 July 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 not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.