Government EntityUniversity of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
    LocationGauteng, Johannesburg
    Reference Number106572
    Centre / LocationJohannesburg,ZA
    Closing DateJuly 7, 2026
    Source and Applicationwits.ac.za

    Organization: School of Oral Health Sciences

    The School of Oral Health Sciences invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for appointment to the position of Secretary.

    Qualifications and experience
    ? Grade 12 and a secretarial certificate / diploma or relevant tertiary qualification
    ? At least 3 years? relevant experience
    ? Professional typing skills with a reasonable typing speed
    ? Good communication skills ? both verbal and written
    ? Ability to work under pressure
    ? Good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team
    ? Previous experience in a University environment is an advantage
    Duties
    ? Efficient and effective administration of the office including diary management, setting up meetings, and storage of data such as overtime forms, leave forms, claims and statistic forms
    ? Minute-taking at departmental meetings and distribution of minutes
    ? Arrange departmental functions
    ? Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems records, correspondence and other material
    ? Interact with class representatives regarding notices, lecture notes, and queries
    ? Appropriate distribution of lecture notes, quota forms and timetables
    ? Update departmental web page as necessary
    ? Order and dispense office suppliers
    ? Ensure that the office equipment is routinely serviced and report faults timeously
    ? Execute receptionist and general administrative duties
    Closing date: 7 July 2026

    Requirements

    ? Grade 12 and a secretarial certificate / diploma or relevant tertiary qualification ? At least 3 years? relevant experience ? Professional typing skills with a reasonable typing speed ? Good communication skills ? both verbal and written ? Ability to work under pressure ? Good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team ? Previous experience in a University environment is an advantage

    Duties

    ? Efficient and effective administration of the office including diary management, setting up meetings, and storage of data such as overtime forms, leave forms, claims and statistic forms ? Minute-taking at departmental meetings and distribution of minutes ? Arrange departmental functions ? Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems records, correspondence and other material ? Interact with class representatives regarding notices, lecture notes, and queries ? Appropriate distribution of lecture notes, quota forms and timetables ? Update departmental web page as necessary ? Order and dispense office suppliers ? Ensure that the office equipment is routinely serviced and report faults timeously ? Execute receptionist and general administrative duties Closing date: 7 July 2026

    Source / Circular Reference

    wits.ac.za