Internal advert-Admin Assistant: Maintenance Stores and Signage

Rhodes University; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 245,000 - 347,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhodes University in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, invites suitably qualified applicants for the Admin Assistant: Maintenance Stores and Signage (Grade 07) role in the Procurement Department. The post may be filled on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years.

You will provide administrative and financial support to the Facilities Services division and maintenance store, handle contracts with external service providers, and assist in accounts administration.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with about 3 years relevant experience including budgeting and reconciliations.
• Experience with financial administration in a computerised environment.
• Experience in administration within a computerised environment.
• Interaction with students will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and financial assistance to the Facilities Services division and maintenance store.
• Assist with administration of contracts with external service providers.
• Assist in administration of accounts.

Skills

Financial administration

Administrative experience

Interacting with students

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Admin Assistant: Maintenance Stores and Signage (Grade 07)

Procurement

The Procurement Department is inviting suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives

To provide administrative and financial assistance to the Facilities Services division and maintenance store with regards to administration and contracts with external service providers. The incumbent will also be required to assist in the administration of accounts.

The Requirements

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


• Financial administration within a computerised environment having worked with budgets and reconciliations


• Previous administration experience within a computerised environment


• Previous experience in interacting with students will be an advantage

Emuneration Per Annum (Grade 07)

• Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R245 124


• Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R346 666

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 does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 05 November 2026

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 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

These Values Are

• Diversity


• Integrity


• Respect


• Excellence


• Collegiality and Compassion

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.