Position Title:  Administration Manager: Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Administrative Manager

PC 9
Department of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences (DHRS)

Faculty of Health Sciences

We invite applications for this position for appointment from the beginning of January 2025. The successful candidate will proactively lead and manage the department's administrative processes, procedures and operations and lead a dynamic team of administrative staff. The successful incumbent will report to the Head of Department and work closely with the Heads of Divisions, Chairs of Departmental Committees and relevant units in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The Administrative manager will also liaise with university stakeholders as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF 7).
• 5 years’ relevant academic administration experience in a higher education environment.
• 2 years’ experience in managing staff, including contributing to staff recruitment, with demonstrated leadership skills in a higher education environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently and accurately in a pressurised environment.
• Strong administrative, organisational and planning skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to co-ordinate multiple operations, work independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate experience in managing budget and financial administration.
• Ability to establish systems and procedures across the department.

ADVANTAGES:

• A postgraduate qualification in management or leadership.
• Knowledge of UCT policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Management of the overall administration of DHRS.
• Oversee and direct workflow, communications, processes, and procedures for all DHRS administration.
• Daily management of administrative staff.
• Develop effective and efficient administrative processes.
• Review all processes and procedures for continuous improvement of the DHRS service – ensuring that they are fit for purpose.
• Manage the operations in the department including IT requirements, space, assets, health and safety, equipment and maintenance.

For detailed information on this post, please view the job description on the following link: (view).

The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is R 491 709 and R 578 479.

To apply, click the "apply" button to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Motivational letter that speaks to the requirements of the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number
• ID
• Highest Qualification

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments.  References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms Tracy Moore at tracy.moore@uct.ac.za or 021 650 4505.

Closing date:               25 November 2024

Website:                     http://www.dhrs.uct.ac.za/

Reference number:    ID871

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.