Admin Assistant: Emerging Researchers at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
The National Research Foundation seeks to appoint an Administrative Assistant within Next Generations and Emerging Researchers Directorate

Key Responsibilities:

• General office administrationPreparing, submitting, capturing, and tracking invoices and payments, and other financial informationProactively managing the Director’s and Professional Officer’s calendersDocuments, data and records managementSupporting the directorate in the implementation of projects in a matrix environmentOrganising workshops and meetings (physical or virtual) including taking minutesArranging logistics (flights, accommodation, car hire) for local and international travelHandling and processing communication to the office (e
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• e-mail, telephone, mail)Liaising with internal and external stakeholders Collating and distributing reports

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12 / Senior Certificate / National Certificate / Vocational 4 /N3 N4 N5/ NQF 4

Minimum Experience:

• 1-5 years

• National Diploma in Administration or related field2 – 5 years appropriate operational and administration experienceProven experience as office assistant, virtual assistant or in another relevant administrative role

Experience:

• Proven competency in the use of MS Office suite, particularly with MS Word, PowerPoint and ExcelProven competency in the use of virtual platforms (MS Teams, Zoom, Skype)Ability to interact professionally with a wide range of stakeholdersAbility to manage time and to work under pressureAbility to work independently and within teams

Knowledge:

• Good financial administration / procurement experienceGood written and verbal communication skills High level of accuracy and attention to detailAnalytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving

The NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Desired Skills:

• Skilled in applied field of position
• Knowledge to be relevant
• Responsible in performing duties

About The Employer:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. The NRF is a well-established organisation that is highly networked within the knowledge system, nationally and internationally. It is the principal organisation responsible for promoting the national research enterprise and is the primary public funder of postgraduate students and researchers and provider of research infrastructure in the country. It has well-developed, best-practice research evaluation and support systems.