Administrator - Gems

Job purpose

To provide project administration of the Growthpoint GEMS initiative and Adhoc support to the CSI team. Provide administrative support to the beneficiaries (both parents and students). Act as liaison between GEMS service providers and beneficiaries.

The Administrator - Gems reports to the Head of CSR.
- Duties and responsibilities
- Liaise internal communication with beneficiaries
- Prepare status reports and relevant reports when requested
- Processing of invoices and payments
- Maintain student files and database
- Verification of student documentation
- Assist with organising events related to the GEMS programme, i.e. new intakes, student camps, parent workshops etc
- Assist with other CSI initiatives as and when required
- Maintain regular contact with GEMS primary & secondary students/parents
- Assist in co-ordination of meetings and arrangements of appointments with parents
- Provide coordination support during peak months
- Assist with co-ordination of GEMS quarterly events, workshops, and seminars
- Handle employee and student queries on a regular basis
- Provide supporting documents B-BBEE

Experience

Must have a minimum of 2 years’ work experience in Education, Non-profit Organisation or CSI environment

Able to speak 2 or more South African languages other than English and Afrikaans

**Qualifications**:
Diploma or Social Science Degree

Competencies and Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent vocabulary skills
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational abilities, accuracy and attention to detail
- Planning and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and handle numerous tasks simultaneously
- Must be able to work under pressure
- Must be results orientated
- Attention to detail essential
- Must have business acumen