SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER.4.05

Key job functions include but are not limited to:

• Financial management and administration

• Managing the academic administrative functions of the School •

Personnel administration •

Managing and mentoring support and technical staff •

General administrative functions

Qualifications/requirements/criteria:

• Degree in Administration or Finance

• Post-Graduate Qualification in the field of strategic Finance / Management or Administration is preferred. •

At least five to seven years relevant and appropriate experience in a similar position

• Knowledge of financial procedures, e.g. budgeting, variance reporting, preparing and interpreting income and expenditure statements, etc. •

Mentoring and supervising administrative staff and writing job descriptions

• Sound organisational skills •

Above-average level of computer literacy required (MSOffice Suite, E-mail, Internet, WAMS and Oracle)

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), organisational and interpersonal skills for dealing with staff, students and the public •

Ability to work independently as well as lead and be part of a team •

Ability to work under pressure.

• Knowledge of Faculty rules and regulations will be an advantage

• Knowledge of the University environment and its various Schools/departments is desirable and will be an advantage •

Experience in procurement and management of sessional staff appointments would be an advantage

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How To Apply

To apply, submit a letter of motivation - clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses).

Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/

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Closing Date: 22 July 2026

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems, conducting necessary background and reference checks including disciplinary and/or criminal records, and disclosing their personal information to university employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any processing of their personal information as may be required. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented 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.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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