Company Name : University of Pretoria
Job Title : Senior Administrative Control Officer (Student Administration – Office of the Dean
Closing Date : 08 May 2017
Position Type: Regular
Job ID: 22725
Location : Economic and Management Sc
Website : https://www1.up.ac.za/wcportal/faces/sso
Senior Administrative Control Officer :
** In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
Related : Apply at the University of Pretoria 2018 : www.southafricain.com/7210.html
** The University of Pretoria’s commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
Responsibilities :
The incumbent will co-ordinate the effective and efficient handling of undergraduate and post-graduate student administration affairs in the Division Student Administration of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences with specific reference
Managing student administration for undergraduate and post-graduate students including, but not limited to :
** Applications and the admission of undergraduate and post-graduate students (new, returning and transferring);
** The processes involved in the registration of students;
** Arrangements regarding examinations, examination results and graduation ceremonies;
** Liaising with a broad spectrum of relevant stakeholders (e.g. prospective students, applicants, registered students, finalists, graduates, supervisors and external examiners);
** Delivering an exceptional and client-friendly service to students and all stakeholders involved in the student administrative processes at the University;
** Quality control of the undergraduate and postgraduate yearbooks, the Course Catalogue and prerequisites of all modules in the Faculty.
Minimum Requirements :
** B-degree or applicable three-year tertiary qualification with at least 6 years’ experience in student administration in all the main processes within student administration;
** Proven management and supervisory experience in academic student administration;
OR
** Matric with at least 10 years’ experience in student administration in all the main processes within student administration;
** Proven management and supervisory experience in academic student administration.
Required Competencies : (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
** Appropriate language and communication skills to ensure effective interaction with diverse clientele across cultural boundaries within and outside UP, both on national and international level;
** Organisational skills;
** Management Skills;
** Interpersonal and conflict management skills;;
** Function accurately with patience and the ability to perform under pressure;
** Computer literacy with a broad knowledge of and experience in the use of MS Office packages, the internet, GroupWise and PeopleSoft;
** The ability to work independently, but to also function effectively within a team;
** The ability to maintain confidentiality.
Please Note :
** All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.
** The total remuneration package for this position ranges from approximately R 428 229.00 to R 577 968,00 as determined by UP policy guidelines.
** These amounts include the University’s contributions to standard UP benefits, namely provident fund, group life and funeral cover, but exclude contributions to medical aid, as the latter varies per employee.)
** UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
** Applicants are requested to apply online at .up.ac.za, and follow the link Careers@UP.
In applying for this post, please attach :
** A comprehensive CV;
** Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
** No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
Enquiries : Ms Elma Carelsen, Tel: (012) 420 3327
** Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 June 2017, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
** The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
** In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
** All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.
** The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.