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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC) VACANCIES
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.
The ARC-Institute for Fruit, Vine and Wine (ARC-Infruitec-Nietvoorbij) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at STELLENBOSCH.
SECRETARY (READVERTISEMENT)
Salary (R191 510 - R287 264 per annum All-inclusive remuneration p.a)
Key Performance Areas:
Render administrative support to the Facilities Manager,
Render effective office administration, including accurate filing and quick retrieval of files and documents,
Schedule daily maintenance, deploy tradesman and resources,
Record all emergencies in alignment with SCM Policies and Procedures,
Effective management of cleaning personnel and their outputs,
Capture electricity reading of tenants and request invoices,
Project Management of Hygiene Contract and consumables,
Provide logistical arrangements which include travel arrangement and accommodation,
Undertake basic financial administration including budget monitoring S&T, Requisitions and invoices,
Attend to Procurement issues, manage daily logistics in the office of the Facilities Manager,
Organise, coordinates, and takes minutes at meetings,
Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures.
Requirements:
Secretarial qualification or related qualification,
3 years’ relevant experience in office management and administration,
Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office suite,
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
A Team Player with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently, accurately and reliably,
A high degree of integrity and confidentiality as well as flexible approach to a busy workload,
Strong organisational skills with an ability to multitask without losing the overview,
Valid driver’s licence.
Enquires: Mr D Carter, Tel: (021) 809 3404/3301
Key Performance Areas:
Render administrative support to the Facilities Manager,
Render effective office administration, including accurate filing and quick retrieval of files and documents,
Schedule daily maintenance, deploy tradesman and resources,
Record all emergencies in alignment with SCM Policies and Procedures,
Effective management of cleaning personnel and their outputs,
Capture electricity reading of tenants and request invoices,
Project Management of Hygiene Contract and consumables,
Provide logistical arrangements which include travel arrangement and accommodation,
Undertake basic financial administration including budget monitoring S&T, Requisitions and invoices,
Attend to Procurement issues, manage daily logistics in the office of the Facilities Manager,
Organise, coordinates, and takes minutes at meetings,
Ensures compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures.
Requirements:
Secretarial qualification or related qualification,
3 years’ relevant experience in office management and administration,
Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office suite,
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
A Team Player with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently, accurately and reliably,
A high degree of integrity and confidentiality as well as flexible approach to a busy workload,
Strong organisational skills with an ability to multitask without losing the overview,
Valid driver’s licence.
Enquires: Mr D Carter, Tel: (021) 809 3404/3301
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 OCTOBER 2022
A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and nationality. NB: Non-RSA Citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies) as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees must be e-mail to Infruiteccv@arc.agric.za.
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.