Internal Advert: Interim Assistant to The Director

2 weeks ago

Eastern Cape, South Africa Rhodes University Full time

Rhodes University

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Contract

Posted **03 September 2025** - Closing Date **10 September 2025**

**Division**

**0701 - People and Culture**

**Business Unit**

**0701_01 - HR Directorate and Specialists**

**Minimum experience**

**Entry Level**

**Company primary industry**

**Higher Education**

**Job functional area**

**Administrative**

**Contract term**

**3 Months**

**Salary**

**R401 952 - R539 645 per annum**

**Interim Assistant to the Director (3-month contract/secondment)**

**The Division of People and Culture**

**Main Objectives**

To provide specialised project, organizational, and administrative support to the Director and the Division.

**The Requirements**

A B. Degree (preferably in human resources) or equivalent plus approximately four (4) years relevant experience where such experience includes:
- Previous administrative experience where planning, coordinating, and executing high-level and complex administrative processes and projects was a key responsibility and where the job required a high degree of multi-tasking
- At least one (1) year of human-resource-related administrative experience working with an HR management information system
- Previous experience handling queries (staff, members of the public, etc.)
- Report writing and data analysis experience

**Application Process**

**The following documents are required**:

- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

**Remuneration per annum (Grade 11)**:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R 401 952.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R 539 645.00

**Closing Date: 10 September 2025**

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission. These values are:
**Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

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