Job Description

Eastern Cape, Grahamstown
Admin Assistant (Grade 7)
Permanent part-time position for 5 hours per day
Psychology Department
Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.
The Psychology Department invite suitably qualified candidates to join their vibrant team.

Main Objectives
To provide a professional front-line service to students, staff, the public and visitors to the Psychology Department. To assist visitors and students with directions and placement, and to provide an administrative/technical support service to the Psychology Department and the Psychology Clinic.

The requirements
Matric plus approximately 2 years relevant experience where such experience includes: -

• Previous front-line and administrative experience within a computerized environment.
• Previous experience working with word processing and spreadsheet packages is essential; including the ability to create and maintain databases and use email and the internet.
• Previous experience in a computerised environment with basic troubleshooting experience in computers and printers.
• Previous experience on website administration will be an advantage.

Application process
It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.
The following documents are required:

• An application form which should be completed in full.
• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
  • Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
  • Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post/s and suitability relative to the job requirements.

No hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.
Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application, can be addressed to Nomaxabiso Yantolo at [email protected] or 046 603 8753. ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting: TBC
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade 7):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R134 849
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R204 116

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three-years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates. Please apply online by accessing the Rhodes University Website.
Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.

Closing Date: 24 November 2023
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the Universityxe2x80x99s recruitment and selection policies.

For more information please contact:
Nomaxabiso Yantolo