Assistant Officer

Faculty Health Sciences Office of the Dean

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Assistant Officer (post level 13) (25 hours per week)

Job ID: 2148

 

Duties and responsibilities:

Receive and handle CPD applications.

Handle the capturing of CPD data on Access and Excel databases.

Handle general enquiries (telephone/walk-in/email).

Handle the recordkeeping and filing of CPD applications, relevant correspondence and documentations.

Coordinate and manage bookings for travel and accommodation.

Complete requisitions and purchase orders, as well as the issuance of invoices on the PeopleSoft system.

Order and manage the issuance of office stationery.

Compile reports for the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

Liaise with the various CPD committees and HPCSA.

Perform any other relevant duties as required. 

 

Inherent requirements:

Grade 12

 

Required competencies:

Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function with ease in the University’s richly diverse working environment.

Intermediate computer skills in MS Excel and Access.

Ability to work accurately, with attention to detail.

Ability to function effectively as a member of a team, as well as independently.

Ability to work under pressure.

 

Recommendations:

A valid driver’s licence.

Knowledge of the CPD process.

Administrative work experience. 

 

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible. 

 

Closing date:

01 December 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.

Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.