Senior Office & Library Administration Specialist

South-African-Medical-Research-Council; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Officer: Office Administrator at the South African Medical Research Council provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and coordination support to the Knowledge Information Management Services (KIMS) Division in Cape Town. The role ensures efficient administration of divisional processes, records, and office operations in line with SAMRC policies.

You will handle financial administration, procurement and supply chain tasks, library subscriptions, travel arrangements, and

Qualifications

• 3 years' relevant administration experience and 1 year in a research/library environment.
• Knowledge of Public Entities processes, National Treasury Guidelines and Supply Chain Management Processes.
• Knowledge of financial administration, budgeting and invoice processing.
• Excellent communication and liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administrative operations and office support for KIMS.
• Manage office resources, travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Administer Interlibrary Loan requests, renewals, and records.
• Maintain accurate administrative, library, financial and electronic records.

Skills

Office administration

Financial administration

Procurement & SCM

Interlibrary loan

Records management

Education

National Diploma in Office Administration

Tools

JDE (JD Edwards)

Job description

The Senior Officer: Office Administrator at the South African Medical Research Council provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and coordination support to the Knowledge Information Management Services (KIMS) Division in Cape Town. The role ensures efficient administration of divisional processes, records, and office operations in line with SAMRC policies.

You will handle financial administration, procurement and supply chain tasks, library subscriptions, travel arrangements, and