POSITION NUMBER: PC10617
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY: FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
PEROMNES: 12
AUTHeR (Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research)
Responsibilities:
• Handling of office administration and coordination
• Liaison with staff and the public
• Execution of secretarial tasks at various meetings
• Handling of travel and accommodation arrangements
• Handling of course/training arrangements
• Execution of ad hoc tasks
Minimum requirements:
• A three-year secretarial diploma
• Five years’ experience in a professional and office environment with appropriate administrative and office experience
• Expertise with regard to office administration and coordination
• The ability to liaise with staff and the public
• The ability to coordinate meetings and training and keep records
• Expertise with regard to various computer programs of the University
• Computer literacy and proven knowledge of software packages like MS Office, as well as GroupWise, the internet, and NWU systems like Share
• The ability to assist the director by rendering professional secretarial support
• The ability to manage a complex electronic diary and email
• The ability to liaise effectively with people on all levels, internally and externally
• The ability to make arrangements independently (e.g. regarding travelling/courses/training)
• The ability to promote the image of the unit through a client-service orientation
• The ability to function effectively and independently
• Good time-management and self-management skills in order to successfully handle work pressure and a variety of tasks
• Good interpersonal relations
• The ability to handle problems innovatively and proactively
• Professional telephone etiquette and filing skills
• Excellent and accurate organisation and planning abilities
• Language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU
TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R140 708 – R187 649 per annum – employer contributions in respect of fringe benefits included
Deadline Date: 31.01.2014
How to Apply:
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
BENEFITS: Attractive study benefits as well as the normal fringe benefits apply.
FOR APPLICATION FORMS:
- The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation.
- All applications will be considered.
- Application forms are also available at Room G25, C1 Building, Institutional Office. Completed application forms must either be handed in at the Human Capital Department on the campuses as specified on the application form, or sent via email to:
or
faxed to:
087 231 5515.
