Administrator (Deputy Dean Office)

Nelson Mandela University; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University is seeking an experienced administrator to oversee critical academic admin functions within the Deputy Dean's office. The role covers research administration, records management, financial monitoring, and ethics processes.

You will coordinate workload modelling and support curriculum/programme administration, working independently within established policies. Applicants should have an M+3 qualification and at least five years of Higher Education experience with

Qualifications

• Five years of work-related experience in Higher Education with demonstrated competency in research ethics administration, workload model management and curriculum/programme administration.
• Experience updating class lists, capturing, verifying and finalising student marks with accuracy.
• Experience in administration of finances and budget monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Office of the Deputy Dean.
• Coordinate and support research administration activities.
• Manage records, filing and information administration.
• Monitor and support budgets and financial administration.
• Oversee research ethics administration processes.
• Coordinate and manage workload model administration.
• Assist with curriculum and programme administration and coordination.

Skills

Research administration

Academic administration

Budget monitoring

Research ethics administration

Workload model coordination

Curriculum and programme admin

Independent work

Organisational skills

Education

M+3 qualification in secretarial/office management/public relations/communication

Job description

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The purpose of this post is to be an administrator, overseeing critical academic administration functions within the office of the Deputy Dean of the Faculty.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Administrative support to the Office of the Deputy Dean
• Research administration
• Records, filing and information administration
• Financial administration and budget monitoring
• Research ethics administration
• Workload management
• Curriculum and programme administration

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Proven experience in research administrative and research coordination function
• Demonstrated competence in academic administration, including updating class lists and the accurate capturing, verification and finalisation of student marks.
• Proven experience in the administration of finances and budget monitoring
• Proven experience in research ethics administration
• Proven experience in coordination and administration of the workload model
• Sound knowledge of curriculum and programme administration and coordination
• Ability to work independently and within established policies and procedures
• Strong organisational and administrative skills

Requirements

In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates should possess M+3 qualification in secretarial, office management, public relations or communication qualification.

A minimum of five years work-related experience within Higher Education, in which competency has been gained in the following areas:

• Proven experience in research ethics administration,
• Proven experience in workload model management, and
• Proven experience in curriculum and programme administration.

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets.

No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 13 November 2026.