Description
Job Title: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER- GRADE AD 10 ( 5 months fixed -term contract)
Location: Johannesburg, ZA
Organization Name: SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS
Department Description
The School of Mathematics invites applications for appointment to a temporary position of Administrative Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for effective administration and evaluation of key academic administrative tasks and processes as well as providing administrative support, as required by the Head of School and Senior Administrative Office.
Brief Description
Minimum qualifications/requirements/criteria:
Grade 12, a relevant qualification in Administration would be an advantage.
Three years of relevant experience in an administrative role at the University (or tertiary educational sector) will be advantageous.
Must be highly computer literate in MS Office, E-mail, Internet, database experience and knowledge of ORACLE/WAMS.
Display high levels of initiative.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
Ability to work independently in a pressured environment and meet deadlines.
Accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
Must have an understanding of the higher education sector, as well as knowledge of the University’s systems and procedures.
Key job functions include:
Capturing all test marks, assignments and examination marks.
Dissemination of marks to Faculties, Schools and Departments.
Assists with maintaining contact with students by handling telephonic, written and walk-in student enquiries.
Responsible for all aspects of student marks, records and liaising with Course Coordinators.
Produce information for reports on academic information for staff
Organizing lecture and tutorial venues.
Perform any other general duties as allocated by the Head of School.
Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply
To apply: External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting applications. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/” Apply for a job”.
Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.
Closing date: 25 August 2023
“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”
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