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Faculty of Education – Early Childhood Education: Departmental Administrator C Jobs in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa at University of Pretoria
Title: Faculty of Education – Early Childhood Education: Departmental Administrator C
Company: University of Pretoria
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
UP Posting – Academic
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Education
POST TITLE: Departmental Administrator C
PEROMNES POST LEVEL: 11
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for delivering an effective and comprehensive administrative service to the Head of the Department and the staff members of the Department of Early Childhood Education.
Responsibilities Will Include
- Personal assistance to the Head of the Department;
- General administration for the academic personnel/ department operations;
- Teaching and learning administration;
- Research and marketing administration; and
- Financial, human resources and event administration
Minimum Requirements
- A relevant 3-year National diploma, and 1 year of experience in:
- Office administration;
- Financial administration;
- Secretarial experience.
OR
- A Grade 12, and 3 years of experience in:
- Office administration;
- Financial administration;
- Secretarial experience.
Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)
- Post graduate and undergraduate admin work;
- UP systems in general;
- Office management and etiquette;
- Minute and note-taking and meeting protocols;
- Workings of Faculty and Department;
- Computer literate – Word, Excel, Google;
- Ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately;
- Ability to pay attention to detail;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Presentation skills;
- Team player.
Added Advantages And Preferences
- A relevant Bachelor’s Degree
- Financial management;
- Project management;
- Events management;
- Administrative experience in a tertiary education institution;
- Effective communication.
PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.
In Applying For This Post, Please Attach
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
CLOSING DATE: 23 April 2026
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Lungile Maqutu, Tel: 012 420 8359 for application-related enquiries, and Prof Susan Thuketana, Tel: 012 420 4007 for enquiries relating to the post content.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 June 2026, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.
By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.