Part-Time Administrative Assistant

About the role

The Faculty of Economics and Finance at Tshwane University of Technology is looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant for the Office of the Executive Dean: Assistant Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies at the Ga-Rankuwa Campus. The role provides administrative support to the Assistant Dean, academic staff and postgraduate students.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in providing administrative support to the Assistant Dean, academic staff and postgraduate students.
• Keep and manage the office diary and help schedule meetings and book venues.
• Help with enquiries from staff, supervisors and postgraduate students.
• Help manage the database and update postgraduate students' progress records on ITS and information systems.
• Help coordinate faculty events and/or workshops.
• Help maintain the office filing system.
• Carry out any other duties required by the Assistant Dean.

Required profile

• Advance Diploma in Finance, Economics or a related field; a related Postgraduate Diploma is an added advantage.
• At least one year's experience as an academic mentor/tutor and student assistant in an academic or support environment.
• Proven experience as an administrative or student assistant or in a similar role.
• Good relations with postgraduate students and staff, professional attitude and appearance.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong organisational and time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Excellent oral communication and computer skills.

To apply, candidates must submit their CV together with a fully completed standardised application form available from the university intranet, and recently certified copies of their qualifications and identity document; failure to comply will disqualify the candidate.