Senior Administrator: Executive Assistant

4 days ago

Eastern Cape, South Africa University of Fort Hare Full time

**Eastern Cape**, Eastern Cape**

**Since its bold founding in 1916, the University of Fort Hare has embodied courage, resilience, and the pursuit of transformation. From its proud legacy as a cradle of African leadership and intellectual liberation to its continued determination to overcome contemporary challenges, Fort Hare’s spirit of renewal endures. The University has been steadily advancing its transformative journey over the years — the Decade of Renewal, marked by accountability, innovation, and academic excellence.**

**Located in the heart of the Eastern Cape, Fort Hare offers more than just a place to work; it offers a purpose. Here, you can help shape the future of one of South Africa’s most historic and culturally rich institutions, while enjoying the province’s natural beauty, sense of community, and space for professional growth.**

**Are you ready to be part of this journey and help reposition this iconic institution to the place it so richly deserves?**

**Applications are invited from visionary and committed professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the University’s ongoing renewal.**

**Department**:Executive Director
- People Management and Engagement Office**

**Position**:Senior Administrator: Executive Assistant** (P10)**

**Permanent**UFH Advert Reference No.: PM3**

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:

- Qualification in Office Management/Administration or in a related field (NQF level 7).
- 3 years’ experience in Office Management and Administration Support

**KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**:

- Provides Confidential Document Administration support
- Execute data entry into systems & spreadsheets
- Provides Secretarial, Meeting and General Office Administration support
- Coordinates senior leadership diaries for the alignment of meetings and various engagements
- Stays abreast of statutory & best practice requirements to ensure document management compliance

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages (Word /Excel/PowerPoint)
- Communication (Verbal & Written)
- Interpersonal Conflict Handling
- Team-Work & Collaborative Working
- Work Management
- Administration & Governance

**REMUNERATION**

A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with the seniority of the position, experience and qualifications, will be offered.

**ENQUIRIES**:
The University reserves the right to make an appointment or not to fill the post.

**Applications must be made online before the closing date, and the following documents must be attached**:

- **A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form,**
- **Detailed Curriculum Vitae,**
- **A Cover letter stating how you satisfy the requirements of the advertised position,**
- **Copies of all your academic qualifications and proof of registration with professional bodies,**

**CLOSING DATE: 16 November 2025**
- University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile._

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