Postgraduate Administrator at University of the Witwatersrand

    
The position will entail the capturing and uploading of all postgraduate student marks, the booking of venues and compilation of timetables for all postgraduate courses. The successful candidate will also handle postgraduate enquiries, applications, and submissions.

Perform administration of PGDip Eng, Masters and PhD postgraduate students. The candidate will also be required to perform secretarial duties for the School’s Postgraduate Research Committees and the Postgraduate Ethics Committee. Provide general administrative support, dealing with and interaction with postgraduate students and their enquiries throughout the year will be a very important part of the position and will require patience and empathy with the students. Therefore, the ideal candidate should have an ability to relate well with students and academics, and work well under pressure.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should possess a Matric.

• A relevant undergraduate degree/diploma is desirable
•  A minimum of 2-4 years of relevant training and experience in postgraduate matters in a tertiary environment is essential.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures is a strong advantage. and preferably familiar with Wit's environment, and knowledge of mark systems will be a strong advantage.
• Immediate availability at short notice is desirable.

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate expertise in and the ability to:

• Compile timetables for all postgraduate students.
• Assist with registration of postgraduate students.
• Handle all postgraduate student enquiries with regard to new applications as well as applications from differently qualified students for studies at the School.
• Liaise with academics throughout the year with regard to lectures and examinations.
• Administer the proposal review and submission process in the School.
• Booking of venues for lectures and examinations.
• Dealing with students enquiries throughout the year.
• Assist supervisors and students with the submission of research.