Administrative Assistant

Department: Centre for Health Policy

Position: Administrative Assistant

CHP would like to offer a 2-year contract to an eager, dynamic and hard-working person. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop competencies in a variety of administrative and financial areas and develop a range of skills for use in their future career. Induction will be provided as well as essential training on the Wits Software system (ORACLE I-Proc & Project Modules).

Duties:

1. Assisting the administrative and finance team with a variety of financial and administrative tasks
2. Procurement
3. Input of publications information on the Wits publication site
4. Website maintenance
5. Preparing meeting rooms with refreshments and equipment
6. Managing grocery and stationery supplies
7. Deliveries and collections
8. Photocopying & filing
9. Maintaining equipment and asset registers
10. Data capturing
11. Preparation of payment requests, payroll claims and internal requisitions
12. Student administration

Requirements, work experience and qualifications:

1. Matric certificate
2. Preferably studying towards their post-school qualification, (preferable in administration or finance)
3. Basic computer skills
4. A driver’s license with at least 3 years driving experience
5. Some work experience will be an added advantage

Closing Date: 20 September 2024

To apply:

1. A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this Administrative Assistant position.
2. A detailed CV, including contact details, names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 referees.
3. Certified copies of qualifications.
4. Certified copy of South African identity document or passport and permit.
5. Certified copy of valid driver’s licence.

The University is committed to employment equity, and as a result, preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.