Project Administrator - 24978 at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

Responsibilities

• To provide administrative support to the Deans Office, specifically for the Joint-Community Project (JCP) Office, Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) and the Curriculum Development Committee coordinators and chair.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant National 3 year Diploma plus 2 years’ experience;

OR

• Grade 12 plus 4 years’ experience;
• Relevant experience in office administration, secretarial duties and student engagement;
• Web design and project management;
• Relevant experience within a tertiary or academic environment;
• Experience working ERP systems.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)
Knowledge :

• Knowledge and experience in the preparation of report and accurate budgetary control;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• CE@UP processes and procedures;
• Data basis Management;
• Informed on Faculty and Departmental matters and financial processes;
• Knowledge of subject matters.

Technical competencies

• Skilled in the use of computer-based systems such as Peoplesoft, webpage development;
• Skills in the use of MS Office software, YouTube and Google Platforms (Google Doc, Sheet, Forms, ect.);
• Administrative Skills;
• Ability to multi-task and liaise with a variety of internal and external people both national and international;
• Time Management;
• Ability to work with numbers.

Behavioural Competencies

• Good communication skills;
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and be able to prioritise;
• Attention to detail;
• Organisational skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Interest in subject matter.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Work as PA or administrative officer;
• Experience with UP systems: PeopleSoft, ClickUP, CEMS, HEMIS etc;
• Experience with community engagement at UP or externally;
• Higher education experience;
• 2 years relevant experience;
• Basic knowledge of the Engineering environment.