ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - KAONAFATSO YA DIKGOMO- DoA

Agricultural Research Council; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization is seeking an administrative assistant to coordinate project research implementation, manage budgets, and perform general administrative duties. The role emphasizes effective communication, organization, and adherence to financial controls. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong administrative skills and support the organization's vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of project research implementation.
• Support project budgets and procurement activities.
• Compile reports and schedule meetings.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordination of projects research implementation and administration (e.g. booking of flights and accommodation for the core research team, overtime & leave schedule).
• Assist with project budgets (including petty cash), plan, and assist with procurement activities and adheres to financial administrative controls.
• Assists with capturing PDAs and PDEs for the team.
• Assist with CAPEX management
• Compiling reports
• Schedules meetings with external research collaborators.
• Provide verbal and written feedback on work activities.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, determine purpose of callers, and forwards calls to appropriate personnel and departments.
• Direct and escort visitors/guests/members to appropriate destination or waiting rooms.
• Monitor visitors’ access.
• Sort and distribute correspondence, mail, messages and courier deliveries.
• Support the Mission, Vision and core values of the ARC.
• Other general administrative duties as required by the supervisor.