Senior Secretary (Senior Manager Research Office)
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Job Location:
Potchefstroom - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Render effective office administration including accurate filling and quick retrieval of files and Documents.
- Maintain the Senior Managers daily weekly and monthly action file.
- Render secretarial and editorial support to the Senior Manager (diary documents meetings and minutes).
- Provide logistical arrangements and support.
- Coordinate SM projects and synthesis information into coherent reports and associated documents presentations and spread sheets.
- Basic financial administration including budget monitoring.
- Manage daily logistics in the office of the Senior Manager Screen telephone calls and other communication.
- A 3-year National Diploma in Office Management/ Administration or related field.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in office management and administration at a senior level.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite.
- Ability to Analyse and synthesize data.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to take minutes and undertake small event management.
- Customer care and excellent client liaison.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work act with tact and discretion.
- Ability to treat all information confidential.
- Self-managed and motivated.
- Exceptional telephone and front office skills.
- Valid EB drivers license.
Enquiries :Dr Jeanetta du Toit
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:14 APRIL 2026
Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope responsibilities and the stature of the position. Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance competency/leadership assessments and preference will be given to designated groups (including people with disabilities) in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months probationperiod. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by covering letter detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates supporting documents copy of drivers license) and at least three contactable referees must be attached on the form.
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
