Senior Administrator (Grade 11)

Rhodes University; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 402 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African University in Makhanda is inviting applications for an administrative role within the Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education and the Department of Secondary and Post-School Education. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience, including financial administration and supervision skills. Key responsibilities include managing staff and student administration, along with maintaining quality processes. The offer includes a competitive salary and the possibility of a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ relevant experience including administration in a computerised environment.
• Knowledge of financial systems and processes is essential.
• Previous administrative and supervision experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative and support staff of the departments.
• Oversee management of student and academic administration.
• Ensure quality maintenance processes including examinations and marks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Financial administration

Supervision experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree (NQF level 7)

Job description

Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education and Department of Secondary and Post-School Education

Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education and Department of Secondary and Post-School Education invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives

Overall responsibility to the HoDs for administration and financial administration in the Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education and the Department of Secondary and Post-School Education.

Will manage the administrative and support staff of the two departments, including the resource centre support staff, ICT support technician (concerning their responsibilities within the department), and temporary and permanent administrative staff working in research and teacher development projects in the departments.

Responsible for the management of student and academic administration, management of the quality maintenance processes (including examinations and marks), and overall responsibility for the administration and maintenance of the departmental buildings and assets.

The Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree (NQF level 7) or equivalent with approximately 3 years’ relevant experience, where such experience includes:

• Previous administrative experience within a computerised environment includes good organisational and planning skills, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Previous financial administration experience
• Knowledge of financial systems and processes
• At least 1 year of supervision experience.

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 outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note that no hand‑written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system. Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact [e-mail].

Selection Process (provisional Date, Subject To Change)

• Short‑listing meeting scheduled for the TBC 2025.
• 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 11)

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R401,952.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R511,805.00

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

Closing Date: 10 December 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 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes 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

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.