DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR B

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 10

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Secretarial tasks for head of department and other personnel
• Departmental and office administration.
• Administrative duties related to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as departmental research programmes
• Liaison with students, industry partners and other academic institutions.
• Organisation of conferences and other events
• On-going maintenance of documentation for quality standards and accreditation visits

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicable secretarial/office administration qualification from an accredited tertiary institution
• Skills in the use of MS Office software

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least five years of relevant experience in office administration, secretarial duties.
• Very good communication skills (especially written)
• Very good attention to detail

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• An appropriate Bachelor’s degree
• Skill in the use of specific computer-based systems, such as such as PeopleSoft and Click-UP, web-page development
• Administration experience at a tertiary institution

PLEASE NOTE: It will be expected from the short-listed candidates to do a computer literacy proficiency test as part of the selection process.

The total remuneration package for this position ranges from approximately R290 718.00 to R454 248.00 as determined by UP policy guidelines. (These amounts include the University’s contributions to standard UP benefits, namely provident fund, group life and funeral cover, but exclude contributions to medical aid, as the latter varies per employee.) UP subscribes to the BESTMED/UMVUZO medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online, quoting the applicable reference number.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE:  8 December 2020

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Mrs E Greyling contact person, Tel: (012) 420 2100 / email estelle.greyling@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and contact person, Ms T Evans Tel: (012) 3104 or email tersia.evans@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 28 February 2021, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

 All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.