Personal Assistant: Dean of Students

Found in: Talent ZA 2A C2 - 3 weeks ago


Port Elizabeth, South Africa HR Genie Full time

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

Reporting directly to the Dean of Students: Division of Student Life & Development, the position requires a person who at times would be working independently and extended hours. The incumbent is responsible for executive office management, performing a wide range of complex and confidential administrative and clerical support duties. It requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to provide information and service to a wide range of internal and external contacts. Ability to interface with students and compile and consolidate documents. Knowledge of the University and departmental policies and procedures are required.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

  • Communications and stakeholder liaison
  • Document creation, analysis, and reporting
  • Facilities and assets administration
  • Financial administration
  • Policies and processes implementation
  • Scheduling and coordination

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Thorough knowledge of MS Office, other related computer software, and electronic communications tools.
  • Thorough knowledge of the internal policies context
  • Adequate knowledge of the external higher education context
  • Integrity to work with confidential information
  • Initiative and ability to function independently
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Ability to communicate with people at all levels
  • Ability to work under sustained pressure
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

REQUIREMENTS

  • National diploma or Bachelor's degree (M+3) qualification in a related field
  • 3 - 5 years' relevant working experience in an administrative role in which competency has been gained
  • Advanced MS Office skills
  • Ability to interface with students from various backgrounds

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 09 February 2024.


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