Position Summary

Campus: Doornfontein Campus
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: EE
Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.

Job description

Responsibilities:

To plan, direct, coordinate and perform a range of administrative and financial tasks to ensure that the AV Services offices and the department functions effectively. To be the front of house first point of contact for all customers of the AV service. Consequent liaison with all active academics, visitors, students, and others. To make first assessment of all enquiries and direct them to the staff most appropriate to deal with them.

Minimum requirements

  • Grade 12 / Matric
  • National Diploma in Business Administration or Equivalent
Experience:
  • Two (2) or more years’ experience as an Administrator in Technical department or IT department within a Higher Education environment or similar environment
  • Two (2) or more years' previous experience in an Administrative Assistant role in a similar organisation
Knowledge:
  • Ability to handle a large variety of details and to work with all levels of organization.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and extensive confidential data.
  • Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet
 
Recommendations:
 
  • SACIA AV Essentials
  • 2 or more years job related experience in AV Operations and support
  • IT/AV Project Administration and coordination within Higher Education or similar environment
 
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
 
  • Computer Literacy
  • Excellent customer care and communication skills
  • Good at working as part of a team
  • Able to deliver clear and accurate information
  • Customer focus
  • Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Deliver results
  • Planning and control
  • Decision making
  • Commercial focus
 
Enquiries:
 
Enquiries regarding the job content: Sandile Mguli at Tel: (011) 559-5396
Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Ms Glaudina Croukamp (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (011) 559-3467

 

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.

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In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

 

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