RESEARCH & HIGHER DEGREES OFFICER (GRADE 10)

University of KwaZulu Natal Alice Full-time

Job Description

The successful candidate will be placed in the Higher Degrees and Research AdministrationOffice to provide an administrative service and efficient support necessary for the programmes.S/he will also provide comprehensive student and programme administrative service in the areaof postgraduate and general programme administration within this office. S/he will ensure theefficient processing of student academic administration from registration until graduation, andprovide accurate, relevant and up-to-date information upon request to students, parents andthe public. S/he will also assist with the implementation and monitoring of University studentpolicies and procedures. The successful candidate will need to be diplomatic, have the abilityto pay attention to detail and be able to work under pressure. S/he will report to the PrincipalAdministrative Officer: Student Administration.

Responsibilities + Skills

Education

Matric plus a relevant one-year postschool qualificationThree-year relevant experience in a similar environment

Experience

Experience in the use of Student Database System, spreadsheets and word processingExperience in minute taking

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About the Company

Company Name: University of KwaZulu Natal.
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Website: www.ukzn.ac.za
Company Profile:
The College of Humanities, the largest of UKZN’s four Colleges, is the home of critical thinking, social commentary and robust intellectual debate. It is aptly referred to as “The Soul of the University.”A complex and strategic College, the Humanities comprises six diverse, yet complementary Schools which are located across three of UKZN’s five campuses: Edgewood – situated in Pinetown; Howard College – situated in Durban; and Pietermaritzburg.The College of Humanities is committed to the University’s vision of advancing African scholarship and actively contributes to the intellectual development of the region and the world through teaching and learning, research, development and community engagement. It represents a significant repository on the continent, playing a critical role in the enhancement and promotion of arts, culture, social sciences and education.The College boasts vibrant research, teaching and learning units, many of which are internationally recognised.