Administrative Officer vacancy at the University of Cape Town (General and office administration)
Administrative Officer vacancy at the University of Cape Town (General and office administration)
DEADLINE: 12 February 2025
Job Purpose
The purpose of this job is to provide leadership of administrative matters in the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, in order to maintain and further strengthen a responsive, and efficient service.
The incumbent is responsible for all administrative matters required for the Department to function optimally in the areas of teaching and research, including general office administration, administration of courses, purchasing & finance administration, and HR administration.
The incumbent oversees the undergrad and postgraduate administrators, and works collaboratively with the PA to the HOD, with HR staff, and with finance staff.
The incumbent serves on the Departmental Exco and is responsible for interfacing with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including members of other Departments, staff in the WC Department of Health, and members of the general public.
Qualifications and Experience
- A relevant NQF 5 level qualification (Higher certificate)
- 5 years relevant experience
Skills
- A relevant NQF 5 level qualification plus 5 years’ relevant work experience in an administrative position, preferably in a higher education environment.
- Windows & Office, Data management, Email, Internet
- The ability to function independently
- Capacity to handle many functions, juggle many balls, cope with pressure and meet outcomes
- Proven record of systems thinking, information gathering, document compilation and dissemination
- Experience and supervising or managing administrative staf
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