Rhodes University invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Administrative Assistant (Student Recruitment) to be based in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape.
Position: Administrative Assistant (Student Recruitment)
Salary: R219 193 per annum
Location: Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 07 June 2024
Job Details
Division
0801 – Registrar’s
Business Unit
0801_04 – Student Recruitment
Minimum experience
Entry Level
Company primary industry
Higher Education
Job functional area
Administrative
Job Description
Administrative Assistant (Student Recruitment)
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.
Main Objectives
To provide effective administration support to the Recruitment Office and provide information and recruitment services for new incoming students and their families and assist with Campus tours
The Requirements
Grade 12 plus approximately 6 months working experience where such experience includes:
Previous experience in a busy computerised administrative environment
Previous experience working dealing with queries and/or a frontline position
Previous experience in financial systems
A valid driver’s license. If the incumbent does not have a driver’s license, the University will pay for the first attempt to obtain a driver’s license. Thereafter costs will be for the incumbents’ account. Obtaining a driver’s license will form part of the probation requirements, and failure to obtain a driver’s license will mean that the incumbents’ employment cannot be confirmed
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:
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 and suitability relative to the job requirements.
Please note, 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 please contact 046 603 7266.
Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):
Short-listing meeting scheduled for the TBC 2024.
The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
Remuneration per annum (Grade 7):
Basic Salary per annum: R219 193
Cost to Company per annum (approximately): R309 002
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.
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: 07 June 2024
Apply Here: Administrative Assistant
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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