(1892) Administrator - Research, Policy and Strategy

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Overview This role is for an Administrator within the Research, Policy and Strategy division of the South African Reserve Bank. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support, covering areas such as stakeholder database management, travel coordination, budget administration, invoice processing, document management, meeting support, and stakeholder relationship management. What you will do * Maintain and regularly update a centralised database of industry stakeholders, including contact details, institutional affiliations and engagement history. * Provide travel support for the division, including travel bookings, approvals, itineraries and reconciliation in line with the SARB travel policies. * Support budget administration processes for the RPSD, including preparing inputs for budget submissions, monitoring expenditure, tracking spending commitments and working closely with the Management Support Division on budgeting processes. * Provide administrative support in the processing and payment of invoices in line with the SARB policies. * Support records and document management in compliance with internal policies and standards. * Prepare meeting packs, take accurate minutes and track actions. * Proactively manage internal and external stakeholder relationships through professional communication and service-oriented administrative support. Requirements (from the original advert) * A minimum of a higher education certificate NQF level 5 in either Business Administration or Office Management or an equivalent qualification. * At least two to three years’ experience in an administrative or office support or Personal Assistant role, preferably within a policy, regulatory, research or public sector environment. * Demonstrable experience in meeting coordination, minute-taking, travel arrangements and general office administration. * Cost administration. * Financial forecasting and budgeting skills. * Administration and information management skills. * Administration service delivery skills. * Administration planning skills. * Travel and tourism skills. * Verbal and written communication skills. * Attention to detail and accuracy. * Planning, organising and time management. * Analytical and problem-solving skills. * Stakeholder and service orientation. * Judgement and discretion, particularly when handling sensitive policy and regulatory information. * Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. * Team focus. * Professionalism and confidentiality. Who should apply This position is suitable for candidates holding a higher education certificate (NQF level 5) in Business Administration or Office Management, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants should have a minimum of two to three years of experience in an administrative, office support, or Personal Assistant role, ideally gained within a policy, regulatory, research, or public sector environment. Essential demonstrated experience includes meeting coordination, minute-taking, travel arrangements, and general office administration. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial, administration, communication, organisational, and analytical skills, along with a keen eye for detail and accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. Professionalism, confidentiality, sound judgement, discretion, a team-oriented approach, and a service orientation are also crucial. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/1892-administrator-research-policy-and-strategy-south-african-reserve-bank Source: myjobmag

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