Wits University ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Vacancies 2023 In Johannesburg, Gauteng

Main Purpose of the Job: • To ensure the smooth management of the application process and registration of new and returning postgraduate students; • Liaise and effectively communicate with other administrative entities that collaborate in providing these student services; • Manage ongoing communication with students; • Provide administrative support to academic administrators and academics; • Maintenance of a professional environment for postgraduate students; • Assistance with the administrative procedures and other activities relating to postgraduate matters in SBS; • Provide support with regards to postgraduate merit award students, SBS events and general operational procedures. Required Qualification Competencies, Knowledge & Skills • Grade 12 plus a relevant National diploma/Degree • Relevant administrative experience and training • 3 years’ relevant experience in a university or associated environment • Knowledge of university policies and processes relating to students and postgraduate courses in particular. • Excellent written and verbal skills and ability to communicate effectively by telephone, e-mail and face-to-face. • Strong customer / service focus. • Planning, organising and time management. • Collaboration and teamwork ability. • Higher reliable and dependable. • Flexibility and adaptability along with ability to manage stress. • Expert User of Excel and other MS Office software. • Ability to work constructively as part of a team. • Ability to take the initiative, to work strategically and independently with limited supervision. • Accuracy and paying attention to details. • Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines. • Inter-cultural tolerance and empathy. Enquiries only: Kutlwano Moke; Senior Operations Administrator; [email protected]

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To apply: Please submit a covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for, a detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees via I-Recruitment https://irec.wits.ac.za Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who have not been contacted within four(4) weeks of the closing date can consider their applications unsuccessful. In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto. The University of the Witwatersrand reserves the right to verify all information provided by candidates. Preference may be given to appointable internal candidates. The University of the Witwatersrand reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.