Administrator: Department at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

Full Job Description

The Department of Medical Biosciences seeks to appoint an Administrator: Department to assist with all departmental administrative procedures, in order to ensure alignment and compliance with central administrative systems and procedures.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for the following, amongst others:

• Academic Administration
• Enquiry Management
• Marketing & Recruitment
• Marks Administration
• Committee Administration
• Financial Administration including budget administration and procurement
• Event Orgarnisation:
• Meeting Administration
• Human Resources Administration
• Reception Duties
• General Administration and Reporting including office administration, assisting document management, liaising with service providers, e.g. Technical Services, Audio Visual Services, etc..

Minimum Requirements

Qualification and Experience:

• Grade 12 and a relevant three year post-matric qualification with two years relevant experience OR Matric with three to five years relevant experience.
• Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g. Word; Excel / MS Office Suites / Power Point.
• Experience in Financial Administration in the Higher Education environment.

The following would be advantageous:

• Administrative experience in a Higher Education environment as well as knowledge of student administration systems.

Competencies required:

• Demonstrated communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, and to adhere to and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work without supervision and to pay attention to detail.

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and also include anything else that you feel may be pertinent to the selection panel. Please attach your covering letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: [email protected]

EQUITY DISCLAIMER: In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with Employment Targets of the University. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.