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UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE
 
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SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR IN THE OFFICE OF THE DVC: TEACHING AND LEARNING
2025-02-17 - 2025-03-03
Fixed Term Contract
EC000597
Non Academic
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
12 months fixed term contract

The University of Fort Hare is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African University, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community. The University of Fort Hare seeks to appoint appropriately qualified and experienced candidates for a vacant post in the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning.
 
Minimum Requirements:
  • Qualification in Office Management/Administration or in a related field (NQF level 7).
  • 3 years’ experience in Office Management and Administration Support, preferably at a senior level.
  •  3 Years’ experience at a Higher Education Institution.
 
Responsibilities Include:
  • Office Administration, including, Secretarial (Personal Assistant) role to the DVC
  • Management of the office and diary of the DVC, bearing in mind the complexity of managing the DVC’s activities across campuses.
  • Provides an effective interface between the DVCs’ office and all levels of the University community.
  • Meetings, event coordination and management, including administration of the relevant meetings (agenda compilation, minutes and reports)
  • Implement administrative duties of the departments, HOD’s and faculty events and resource mobilisation activities related to the DVC
  • Public Relations, including maintaining relations with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Travel management, including bookings for local and international trips
 


 


Closing Date: 3 March 2025
 
To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:
  1. Visit the Website ufh.ac.za/jobs for a more comprehensive advert and to apply online. Applications must clearly indicate the name of the post applied for on the SUBJECT LINE. 
  2. Submit the motivation and resume as well as supporting documents namely, ID/passport, certificates and three work-related referees, on the application website.
  3. No faxes or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
  4. Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date.  Late applications will not be considered.
  5. Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application being disqualified.
 
Note:   Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only.
 
Queries can be directed to Ms A. Sonjica on asonjica@ufh.ac.za 043 704 7190
 
The University reserves the right NOT to make a permanent appointment at this stage.
University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.
 
For more information please contact:
Andisiwe Sonjica
 
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