Administrative Officer
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Contract
- Contract
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This Administrative Officer position at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is a full-time, fixed-term research appointment, expected to run until 31 December 2028, with an immediate start preferred. The primary purpose of the role is to provide essential administrative assistance to the Program Coordinator and Co-Principal Investigators of the HPI partnership at UCT. This position is critical for the smooth and effective functioning of HPI by supporting its administrative and financial operations. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Supporting the administration of fellowships and scholarships. * Supporting the organization of socials, workshops, and other related meetings, including the coordination of bi-annual progress symposiums and partnership events. * Reviewing finances of the school on a quarterly basis. * Monitoring and clearing purchasing card transactions and following up on receipts. * Procurement of sundries and other items for the HPI Lab located in the HPI d-school building. * Supporting public relations, which involves overseeing the maintenance of the website and social media channels. * Providing support for research visitors. * Assisting the coordinator and the principal investigators with general administrative tasks. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * NQF6 Qualification * A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in office administration. * Excellent and professional interpersonal skills. * Solid administration skills. * Meticulous work with attention to detail. * The ability to work independently and accurately. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex scheduling requirements. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office software Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. * Effective time-management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task within a highly pressurised environment. * The capability to meet strict deadlines. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should possess strong administrative and time-management skills, good interpersonal skills, the ability to track and prioritize tasks, and excellent organizational and communication skills. Candidates with advantageous experience, such as a tertiary Degree/Diploma or equivalent, experience with UCT PeopleSoft and/or SAP systems, a solid understanding of the University’s systems and procedures, and experience working with students and academics, are also encouraged to apply. **Deadline** 14 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/administrative-officer-university-of-cape-town-1 Source: myjobmag
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At a glance
- At least 3 years of experience.
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
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