ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY SA52, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FACULTY OF SCIENCE, AGRICULTURE AND ENGINEERING
University of Zululand · Kwadlangezwa
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The primary purpose of the position is to perform administrative support duties common to University departments as determined by the department head.
Duties & Responsibilities
Telephone, Receptionist and Student Administration
- Take and direct calls to departments.
- Make calls on behalf of academic departments when needed.
- Dealing with student queries.
- Assist departments by answering questions and providing information.
- Assist students by determining who can best provide information needed by the student.
- Provide basic and initial assistance to students with questions about classes, registration, permissions, etc. using established guidelines (information in handbook, departmental and established policies and procedures).
- Help to organize and conduct departmental events, as directed, by securing space, equipment, food, preparing invitations, announcements, agendas, brochures, making travel arrangements and reservations, and assisting with the event as it occurs.
Desired Experience & Qualification
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Matriculation/Senior Certificate.
- Certificate or Diploma in Office Administration or a Secretarial Qualification (NQF level 5).
- Computer literacy qualification will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in office administration/secretarial services.
- Experience in working in higher education an advantage.
- Experience working in a customer focused and fast paced environment.
- Excellent Knowledge of working with Microsoft Office program.
- Applicants must live within a 70 km radius from the university.