Job Description

Purpose

The main purpose of this position is to proactively provide efficient and effective administrative support to all staff and students within the Faculty.

Minimum requirements

Relevant postgraduate Degree/Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8). At least six years relevant experience within a higher education environment of which at least two years must be in a supervisory capacity.

Duties and responsibilities

Responsibility for and/or coordination of the effective and efficient academic administration processes within the faculty, which could include inter alia: Student enquiries. Applications, selection and admissions. Registration and student records. Examinations/assessments. Graduation.

2. Responsible for the supervision, training and appraisal of subordinates.
3. Responsible for other faculty specific administrative matters, which include inter alia:Application and administration of the regulations governing the qualifications / programmes that fall under the faculty. Financial administration and budget control within the Faculty Office. Quality of data on the student information system. Link between faculty and central administration. Reporting and management information. Health and safety. Timetable planning and coordination. Marketing information, including faculty prospectus. Human resources/subordinates. Secretariat support to faculty committees. Maintenance of the academic structure.


Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za


Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. This position may be subjected to assessments.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.