Vacancies

---

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR – 3 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT (AMENDED FROM 6 MONTH CONTRACT) - Closing date for applications are at 16:00 on 20th April 2024

Employment Opportunity

The Board of the South African Library for the Blind (SALB) invites applications from suitably qualified South African citizens for the following position to commence on 1 June 2024 or earlier:

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR – 3 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

(AMENDED FROM 6 MONTH CONTRACT)

Please note: Applicants that applied for the 6-month contract role need not re-apply. Your application will automatically be considered along with all applications received by the closing date.

OVERVIEW OF POST:

The main responsibility of the Office Administrator (Office of the CEO) is to render an excellent and professional office administrative and secretariat service to the office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), as well as secretariat service to the SALB Board and sub-committees of the board.

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Office Administration, Public Administration or Business Management.

• At least 3 years office administrative work experience of which 2 years should be in support of a

Senior Manager dealing with confidential and strategic level matters. The following competencies will be advantageous:

• Having worked as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or Office Administrator for a Senior

Executive.

• Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations and SCM Legislation and prescripts.

• Strong knowledge (training) in POPI Act and PAIA

• Working experience in a secretariat and/or administrative support role of board or councils

Other skills and attributes:

• A highly motivated and driven individual.

• Good (English) written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent administrative, business writing, minute taking and secretarial skills.

• Detail oriented and deadline driven.

• Intermediate or higher-level experience in the Ms Office Suite.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to prioritize workload.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Excellent record management skills

Having the following skills will be a distinct advantage:

• Proven experience in having dealt with procurement and suppliers.

• Working knowledge of Service Level Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding.

• Good financial management skills.

All-inclusive Remuneration Package: R396 515 CTC per annum

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements that would like to apply for the position should submit a Letter of application together with a Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications and of his/her SA ID to Jackie Cory Recruitment for Attention: Loren Hendricks, email – [email protected]

Closing date for applications are at 16:00 on 20th April 2024

PLEASE NOTE:

• Applications from suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, particularly persons with visual impairments

will receive preference, given the sector we serve.

• In terms of the Employment Equity Plan of the SALB, applications from suitably qualified female candidates are

particularly encouraged.

• Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo competency testing.

• SALB reserves the right not to appoint any person to this position.

• Original certificates and/or testimonials may be requested from shortlisted candidates for verification purposes

before confirming an appointment.

• Certification of documentation in support of this application may not be older than 6 months