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Duties and responsibilities
Reception Front Desk:
- You will be the first point of contact for University Estates.
- Duties include offering administrative support across the organization.
- You will coordinate front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls
- Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office.
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk.
Financial Administration
- Request quotations for accommodation and car rentals.
- Capture requisitions for accommodation and car rentals.
- Receive purchase orders and provide them to the accommodation and car rentals suppliers.
- Process invoices for payments of accommodation and car rentals.
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- Manage ad-hoc claims of the department.
- Manage the employee claims (F1, F2 etc.).
- Purchase and order office supplies, and groceries, including office stationery and equipment.
- Assist with bookings: workshops, conferences, travel, accommodation, flights and seminars or webinars for staff.
- Do requisitions for catering and general office needs.
- Make sure that all purchase orders and tax invoices are signed for approval.
- Send signed purchase order and a tax invoice to Finance department.
- Assist the Facilities Administrative Services division with procurement and administrative tasks as required.
General Administration
- Schedule appointments and meetings on the Outlook calendar.
- Taking off and distributing minutes as requested.
- Arrange support if needed for presentations.
- Official receiving and distributing of documents.
Inherent Job Requirements:
- Grade 12 or relevant National Vocational Certificate or relevant N4 qualification on NQF level 4,
- A minimum of one (1) year relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.
Recommendations:
- Knowledge of the Procurement Policy of the UFS.
- Human Resources related background with focus on customer service.
Competencies
Key Competencies:
Results Orientated:
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
- The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
- PeopleSoft Financials.
Leading:
- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
Building Coalitions:
- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision.
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Required Documents:
Please ensure all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
- Certified copies must not be older than 6 months
- A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter
- Certified copies of all academic records
- Certified copies of relevant qualifications (please provide SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications)
- A Certified* copy of your identity document
- Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable)
- A copy of your driver's license (if applicable)
- A service record of your current employer / last employer
Salary:
The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R 198 670.72 – R 333 081.64 per annum depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications.
Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 9857or emails at [email protected] or [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 7267 /9848 /9810 /9003 for assistance.
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