Internal Assistant II (Residence Life) (P14) (Student Affairs: Student Accommodation) (Re-advert)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
“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.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Director Residence Life and Student Accommodation department with all administrative tasks
- Deliver and collect mail for Student Affairs staff members.
- Deliver and collect supplies and other physical objects for Student Affairs members.
- Assist with routine tasks (for example putting letters in envelopes, counting material).
- Assist in moving big/heavy objects.
- Assist with ad hoc menial tasks.
- Perform other related tasks in support of the Student Affairs strategy and UJs institutional strategy.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF 4) or relevant qualification.
- A minimum of three (3) years' working experience within an administrative structured environment, including students, etc.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Interpersonal skills.
- Physical ability
- Listening to and understanding orders.
- Reading and writing (English).
- Time management.
- Reliability.
- Communication skills.
- A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people at all levels in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
- Strong interpersonal relationship.
- Computer literate.
- Knowledge of the higher education environments.
- Proficiency in the English Language.
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.
If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
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.
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.
