Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:
To support the International Affairs and Partnerships strategy, the University of Fort Hare seeks to appoint a dynamic, decisive, and knowledgeable person for the position of Senior Administrator. The primary responsibilities of the Senior Administrator are to provide financial, administrative, confidential document administration, and systems related duties for senior institutional leadership.
Reporting directly to the Director: International Affairs and Partnerships, the incumbent will provide administrative support to the Director. The support covers a wide range of administrative tasks that include managing incoming documents, emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings, writing minutes of meetings, making travel arrangements, making accommodation bookings, processing procurement requisitions, compiling information for institutional reports, organizing institutional events and coordinating activities or projects undertaken by the Director's Office.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS.

• Confidential Document Administration
• Data entry into systems and spreadsheets
• General Office Administration
• Secretarial and Administrative Support
• Financial Administration

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma/Degree in Office Management/Administration or similar Diploma/Degree in related field (NQF 7)
• 3 years' experience in Office Management and Administration Support preferably in a higher education environment.
• Basic financial knowledge is mandatory and basic business acumen
• Knowledge and experience of document management & filing

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Knowledge of and experience working in an International Office environment within higher education.
• Driver's License
• Honours degree or higher qualification is an added advantage

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Communication (verbal & written)
• Interpersonal conflict handling
• Teamwork & collaborative work
• Work management
• Administration & Governance
• Well-groomed and well presented (image)
• Professional telephone & e-mail etiquette
• A detail-oriented individual
• A friendly, people-focused individual

REMUNERATION
A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with the seniority of the position, experience and qualifications, will be offered.
ENQUIRIES:
Queries regarding job content can be directed to Ms. Fungai Matumba on and .
The University reserves the right to make an appointment or not to fill the post.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us within eight weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
APPLICATIONS: Interested candidates who meet the criteria are invited to visit the website

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