Job Description

RESEARCH CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation's health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.OFFICER (S): OFFICE ADMINISTRATORDuration: 1 year contract postThe Research Capacity Development division is seeking to appoint an Office Administrator to take responsibility for supporting the Office Administration duties.The incumbent will report to the Division Manager and will be responsible for the following areas:Responsibilities:General administration and office management

• Information and record keeping of Division purchases

• Assist with organizing travel arrangements and S&T processing

• Assist with asset management including asset transfer, laptop registers, equipment at home forms

• Manage purchase of stationery and consumable goods for Pretoria and Cape Town offices

• Order equipment and appliances for Pretoria and Cape Town

• Petty Cash Administration, ensuring that all these requests are adequately saved

• Ensure that administrative deadlines are met, and tasks are performed efficiently

• Collate requested information and solicit outstanding documents

• Soliciting, validating, capturing and loading research outputs from grant and scholarship beneficiaries

• Professional stakeholder communications and relations

Core Requirements:

• 1-2 Years Post Matric qualification

• 2 Years experience in Office Administration

• Good Organisational and Time Management Skills

• Strong Communication Skills

• Computer skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)

Advantageous:

• At least 3-year qualification in Office administration, Business administration or related

• 2+ Years experience in Office Administration, preferable in healthcare or research environment

Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC's Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.A salary in the region of R275 588 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.Closing date: 20 June 2024PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R736A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.This website is optimised for secure, standards compliant web browsers. In order to view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer.Options include: The latest version of 'Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari'

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