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The Wits Mining Institute is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the position of Senior Administrative Officer (AD09). The position is externally grant-funded on a fixed-period basis for a period of three years. The successful applicant will report to the Director of the Wits Mining Institute and will deal with student, project and administrative support, including bookkeeping. He/she will be responsible for: – Space, administration and project management; – Financial administration and bookkeeping in the Institute; – Managing the research administrative functions of the Institute, including: o Administration of post-doctoral staff; o Administration of postgraduate students (Masters and PhD students) regarding applications, registration, queries, interviews and submission of final documentation to the Faculty for examination; o Financial administration of short courses, including invoicing and follow up on outstanding payments; o Checking test and examination marks captured on AM/WAMS by the School’s academic staff; o Collating all publications and entering required information on the system; o Manage visiting staff contracts; o Assisting with research–related travel arrangements for staff and students; o Document management (filing system). – Secretarial functions for the Institute’s committees by preparing the agenda, and taking and distributing minutes of the meetings; – Donor liaison and financial reporting on complex research projects. Requirements: Five years’ relevant work related experience. Proven track record of administering complex projects. Minimum of a Matric qualification with three years’ experience in Wits systems; Fully skilled in computer packages (word processing, spreadsheets, MS Outlook, Oracle, AM/WAMS and SIMS). Competence in the University’s accounting system is essential. The person must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to work independently and under pressure at peak times. Meeting deadlines is imperative. Closing date: 11 April 2022 Remuneration: A competitive university package with optional benefits is offered, subject to the University’s regulations. Enquiries only: Dr Ingrid Watson, Tel: 27 11 717 7054; E-mail: Ingrid.Watson@wits.ac.za The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented 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. Correspondence will be conducted with short listed candidates only.
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To apply: Submit the following supporting documents: – a covering letter of motivation, – detailed CV with names, current e-mail addresses and contact numbers of 3 referees, – certified copies of qualifications, academic transcripts and SA identity document (or Passport if not South African). Note: applications that are incomplete and that do not meet job requirements will not be considered. External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profiles on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za. Internal employees may apply directly on Oracle Self-Service on the Wits Intranet by selecting “Apply for a Job”.
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Location :Johannesburg, Gauteng
Closing Date :4th April, 2022
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