Senior Administrator (Grade 11)

Rhodes University; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 401 000 - 512 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in South Africa seeks a Senior Administrator to manage administration and financial activities for the Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education and the Department of Secondary and Post‑School Education. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience, including financial administration and supervisory skills. Applications must be submitted online by 10 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Relevant administrative experience within a computerised environment.
• Experience in financial administration with knowledge of systems.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for administration in two departments.
• Manage administrative and support staff.
• Oversee student and academic administration and the maintenance of departmental assets.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Financial administration

Supervision experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree (NQF level 7)

Job description

Senior Administrator (Grade 11)

Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education & 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 Heads of Departments for administration and financial administration in the Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education and the Department of Secondary and Post‑School Education.

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

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

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 including 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.

Required Documents

• 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 (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.

Hand‑written applications will not be considered. Applications must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system. Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all questions will result in disqualification.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application should be directed to [e-mail].

Selection Process (Provisional date, subject to change)

• Short‑listing meeting scheduled for the TBC 2025.
• The selection process 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 position, 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 filling 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

Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of under‑represented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. All appointments are made in line with 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

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We are committed to openness and transparency, and we are accountable to each other, the Council and the wider South African society for the decisions and actions we take.