Administrative Assistant at University of the Witwatersrand

   
DESCRIPTION:

• The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is located in Johannesburg, South Africa, and has for about 100 years been home to many internationally respected academics and produced graduates who have made tremendous stride in the engineering profession. The School currently has about 850 undergraduate and 250 postgraduate students. The School is inviting applications for the permanent position at the following level.

Brief Description        
Minimum / Essential Requirements:

•  Diploma in Office Administration or Matric (National Diploma) with relevant training and experience 
• Minimum 1 year in a similar role 
• Computer literacy in the use of MS Word, Ms Excel, Adobe Acrobat, E-mail, SharePoint, etc 
• Familiarity with MS Office suite, MS Teams, SharePoint, etc 
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Good organizational skills

DUTIES:

The successful applicant will be expected to: 

• Assist with co-ordination and administration of various School events including guest lectures 
• Assist with coordination of timetable and venue bookings 
• Provide support to academic staff including photocopying 
• Collection and delivery of mail 
• Oversee the general cleanliness of the staff boardroom and kitchen 
• Provide support as and when needed at the School’s Reception 
• Assisting with general office duties and overflow of administrative work as directed by the Head of School or the School Administration