Senior Committee Coordinator

Key responsibilities include the following

•Preparation of notices, agendas, minutes and documentation for Governance and Management committees of the University

•Liaison with and where necessary an oversight role to other Committee Coordinator/s

•Administration of elections

•Maintenance of committee membership lists

•Committee-related tasks delegated by the Vice-Chancellor/Deputy Vice-Chancellors or other senior staff including the Head: University Secretariat, which can involve answering queries, background research, setting up of discussion groups, drafting letters and proof-reading documents

Minimum requirements

•Degree on NQF level 7 or a Diploma on NQF level 6 as a minimum qualification

•Minimum of five years proven experience in –

• Drafting and editing high-level meeting documentation, e.g. drafting of reports and the compilation of agendas and minutes

•Excellent proficiency in written and oral skills in the English language

Required competencies (knowledge, skills and behavioural attributes)

•Knowledge of the following –

• Email systems and its functionalities to facilitate meeting management

• Administrative systems and processes

• Compiling high-level reports, agendas and minutes

•Excellent planning, organisational, administrative and time management skills

•Demonstrable ability to –

• Précis debate at a high level and compile coherent reports

• Prioritise, pay attention to detail and act on information, maintain confidentiality, collegiality and professionalism

• Perform in a highly pressurised and deadline driven environment

• Effective administration of online/hybrid meetings

•Demonstrable experience in computer literacy in Microsoft Office products and services, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint

Preference

•BA (English Major)/ (Communication) or equivalent

•Certificate in Corporate Governance and Administration

•Experience of working in a university or higher education environment

•Copy editing skills

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Closing Date: 18 November 2025

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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