Administrative Assistant – University of Cape Town, South Africa

UCT’s Clinical Research Centre (CRC) seeks to appoint a permanent full-time Administrative Assistant, reporting to the Deputy Director, as soon as possible.

 

Requirements

·    Grade 12

·    A relevant post-matriculation diploma or degree (e.g. secretarial, office administration, bachelor’s degree) or equivalent would be preferable

·    At least 2 years’ secretarial or administrative experience

·    Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and email

·    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·    Self-motivation and the ability to take initiative and be proactive

·    Good time-management skills

·    The ability to work independently and as part of a team

·    A mature and professional attitude

 

Responsibilities

·         Academic administration

·         Administrative support to the Deputy Director and staff of the Centre.

·         Front-office reception and secretarial assistance to the Directorate’s staff

·         General financial and leave administration

·         Organization of meetings and workshops

·         Staff travel arrangements

 

The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is between R203,905 and R239,896.

 

To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form (HR201) and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, clearly indicating “Administrative Assistant: CRC” followed by the reference number in the subject line to Bonny Diener (bonny.diener@uct.ac.za).

 

The application form can be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc

 

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Address: Clinical Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Old Main Building, Groote Schuur Hospital, J52, Observatory, 7925

 

Telephone: +27 21 406 6281 Faculty/Departmental website: http://www.health.uct.ac.za/

 

Reference number:          I-2963

 

Closing date:                    19 June 2014

 

UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf

 

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.