UP Professional and Support
FACULTY ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING
DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR B
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 10
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be deliver professional support services to the Department of Accounting, including servicing internal and specific external stakeholders. Key responsibilities are:
Support services assisting the Head of the Department of Accounting;
CA Programme Coordinator;
Lecturers in the Department of Accounting;
Teaching and learning support;
Manage consumables and shared spaces;
Manage student helpdesk;
Coordinate and assist with event management.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Relevant Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience that includes office administration, secretarial and financial administration experience; or
Relevant National three year Diploma and two years of experience that includes office administration, secretarial and financial administration; or
Grade 12 and four years experience that includes office administration, secretarial and financial administration; and
Digital acumen, including proficiency in using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as the use of the Internet and e-mail.
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
Applicable professional communication and language skills, both written and verbal;
Ability to work under pressure without compromising detail and accuracy;
Strong display of customer service acumen;
The ability and sophistication needed to interact with internal and external stakeholders;
Ability to prioritise work independently and handle simultaneous assignments with success and accuracy;
Good administrative skills;
Ability to handle confidential information;
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively function in a diverse team.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
Knowledge of and prior experience working in the higher education sector;
Advanced digital acumen, including experience in using generative artificial intelligence;
Experience working within a blended learning environment, including online support (e.g. working with a learning management system such as Blackboard);
Basic knowledge of the PeopleSoft system;
A driver's license.
PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED/UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
Applicants are requested to apply online, quoting the applicable reference number.
In applying for this post, please attach:
A comprehensive CV;
Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2024
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Mary-Jane Ndlovu, Tel: (012) 4204977
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 December 2024, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.
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