Admin Assistant (One year contract post)

Admin Assistant (One year contract post)

Admin Assistant (Grade 7) (One year contract post)

School of Journalism and Media Studies

The School of Journalism and Media Studies invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives

To provide general administrative and secretarial service for the School of JMS. This would include administrative and financial support to the staff and students who interact with the School with emphasis on the requirements of the Postgraduate degree and diploma courses and short-courses hosted by the School.

The Requirements

Grade 12 plus approximately 3 years relevant experience where such experience includes:

• Having worked in a computerized administrative environment. Computer literacy: having a sound knowledge and understanding of word-processing and spreadsheets.
• Being familiar with the internet (social media) and WordPress would be an advantage.
• Previous administrative and secretarial experience.
• Previous experience in the reconciliation of accounts.
• Previous experience in a Tertiary academic environment would be an advantage.

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 can be submitted to hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.

Selection Process (provisional Date, Subject To Change)

• Short-listing meeting TBC.
• 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 Pensionable Salary per annum: R232 345

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R327 737

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a 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.

Closing Date: 17 April 2025

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our Core Values And Principles Are The Foundation Of Our Commitment To Creating a Positive, Supportive, And Enabling Environment. These Values Guide Our Decisions, Actions, And How We Engage With Each Other As We Work To Achieve Our Vision And Mission. These Values Are:
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Administrative

• Industries

  Higher Education