Administrative Assistant GMSA at National Research Foundation (NRF)

About the position

The National Research Foundation seeks to appoint an Administrative Assistant within the Grant Management and Systems Administration (GMSA) Directorate.

Key Responsibilities:

• General office administration
• Office financial monitoring and administration
• Proactively managing the Director's diary
• Maintaining a filing system
• Supporting the directorate in the implementation of projects in a matrix environment
• Organising workshops and meetings including taking minutes
• Arranging logistics for local and international travel
• Handling and processing communication to the office (e.g. e-mail, telephone, fax, mail)
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in the creation of grants and grants administration

Key Requirements:

• At least a Grade 12 certificate
• Proven experience in all aspects of professional office administration
• Good financial administration / procurement experience
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven competency in the use of MS Office suite, particularly with MS Word and Excel,
• Ability to interact professionally with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to manage time and to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and within teams.

Applicants must submit their CVs by logging to [URL Removed] and apply online.

Closing date: 12 July 2021

The NRF is committed to employment equity and redress. Correspondence will be conducted with the shortlisted candidates only.

Desired Skills:

• financial administration skills
• communication skills
• interpersonal skills.

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Admin Clerk

Desired Qualification Level:

• Grade 12 / Matric

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 science, engineering, social science and humanities.