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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB |
The purpose of the post is to provide an efficient and effective support service to the Department of Computing Sciences to enable academic staff members to function effectively. |
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS |
- Interact daily with students by assisting them with academic related problems.
- Clarify registration details with the Faculty Officer.
- Responsible for the administration of class lists, regular updating thereof and distribution thereof to lecturers.
- Responsible for updating of marks and calculation of final marks.
- Responsible for processing contracts and claims for student assistants as well as staff who have additional contracts. This includes monitoring of the relevant the budgets.
- Responsible for the management of summer and winter recess programs.
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CORE COMPETENCIES |
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to multi-task, manages time, and work under pressure.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to analyse and interpret information (e.g.: in order to channel queries appropriately).
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills (ITS, word processing, email, internet, spreadsheets, databases) as well as mathematical literacy.
- Ability to maintain a positive relationship with all members of staff, while remaining assertive when necessary.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good tele etiquette
- Knowledge of financial principles
- Experience in managing budgets
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REQUIREMENTS |
In order to be considered for appointment to this post the candidate must possess Grade 12 or equivalent (e.g. technical qualification). 2-5 years relevant experience and/or sound experience in Higher Education Administration. As an added advantage candidates must possess M+3 qualification in office management or related field. A practical competency test involving word processing and spreadsheet skills will be administered for shortlisted candidates. |