Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.
CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
- To manage and provide a high quality secretarial service within the office of the CIO and the NMU.
- To manage and ensure effective financial administration within the office of the CIO
- To provide a professional service to internal staff, Stakeholder as well as to the public.
- To manage and provide an efficient and effective administration support service within the office of the DVC : People and Operations when required.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Manage the electronic diaries of the CIO.Screen calls and handle general enquiries about payments, travel, reimbursements, and refunds.Conduct basic research tasks for department managers and process internal print requests.Order stationery and refreshments as needed.Arrange meetings with stakeholders (internal and external), take minutes when required, and maintain committee correspondence.Organise local and international travel and provide administrative support to CIO and ICT Services.Support Executive Management offices as needed.Co-ordinate, process, file, and track financial transactions; monitor and consolidate the budget, including capturing and reporting.Manage staff access to ITS systems.Ensure all meetings are scheduled appropriately and circulate MANCO documentation for stakeholder input.Provide documents for meetings to CIO & Directors as necessary and arrange board meeting travel.Assist Directors with ad hoc requests and coordinate events, including booking venues, refreshments, and handling RSVPs.Communicate with stakeholders via phone and in person, follow up on requests, and arrange telecom / video conferences.CORE COMPETENCIES
Key Skills and Competencies
Have appropriate knowledge and experience of an administration system.Possess good analytical skills and have excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to use own initiative, work independently and maintain confidentiality.Have strong written and oral communication skills.Provide minute / note taking at meetings when required.Excellent telephone etiquetteAdherence to the values of Nelson Mandela UniversityHave a good understanding of project administration and applicable softwarePossess a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and excellent typing skillsHave appropriate knowledge and experience in office administration functionsPossess outstanding organisational skillsREQUIREMENTS
In order to be considered for appointment, candidates must possess a Matric (Grade 12) as well as at least two to five (2-5) years’ relevant and / or working experience in which competency has been gained.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc.
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