BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-
The Executive Secretary role at the University of Venda requires a candidate with a Bachelor's degree or a three-year National Diploma and relevant experience. The main responsibilities include managing the Deputy Registrar’s office operations, ensuring accurate information for decision-making, drafting budgets and reports, and providing comprehensive administrative support, all while maintaining high levels of confidentiality and office administration.
Job Title: Executive Secretary Company: University of Venda
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field accompanied by three years of pertinent experience or alternatively, a three-year National Diploma with four years of relevant experience is required. The candidate must possess the ability to manage multiple tasks, follow intricate instructions, and prepare reports, minutes, presentations, letters, and memoranda. Knowledge of software programs is essential. The ideal candidate should be proactive, respectful, methodical, and adept at forward-planning, with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to thoroughness in completing tasks. The individual must be capable of operating in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision, and demonstrate high levels of integrity, confidentiality, and excellent office administration skills.
Responsibilities
Plan, manage, oversee, and support the activities of the Deputy Registrar’s office, ensuring smooth office operations. Coordinate and maintain effective office procedures and efficient workflows for the Deputy Registrar’s office. Verify the accuracy, validity, and reliability of information to ensure decisions/recommendations by the Deputy Registrar are based on correct information. Draft the office budget, place orders against office funds, and report on expenditures. Provide administrative and secretarial support for Directorate meetings. Offer administrative support in compiling various reports for submission to committees and various stakeholders. Manage the Deputy Registrar's diary.
Deadline: 24th October, 2026
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