Job Description
CIMERA is a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Integrated Mineral and Energy Resource Analysis funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF). It is jointly hosted by the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). The CoE serves collaborating Universities throughout South Africa as a national hub for research and human capacity development in studies on the origin, distribution and character of Earth’s mineral and energy resources, in relation to economic geology.A dynamic, competent, Administrative Assistant is required at Wits to assist the Co-Director in the day-to-day running of CIMERA. This post will involve liaison with the Director and staff at UJ, and interaction with staff and students at Wits.Brief Description
Responsibilities + Skills
Good personnel and HR skills Ability to work independently Excellent administrative skills in processing the finances for DSI-NRF CIMERA at Wits
Education
To be responsible for disbursing student stipends and expenses To manage financial systems, budgets administration and book-keeping (Oracle) for the Wits section of the CoE To assist in the organisation of workshops and short courses linked to the CoE
Experience