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FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT ADMINISTRATION

SENIOR COORDINATOR: POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7

 

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.

The Faculty of Veterinary Science, as the only faculty of its kind in the country, has a unique responsibility in training all veterinarians and veterinary nurses as well as conducting relevant and high impact research. The Faculty, situated at the Onderstepoort Campus to the north of Pretoria, is looking for someone to manage the comprehensive post graduate service to students and staff of the Faculty with the following responsibilities:

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Managing and coordinating all postgraduate administrative matters;
• Advising the Dean, Deputy Dean and HODs on postgraduate matters;
• Managing the academic life cycle of postgraduate students from application, registration and conferment of qualification;
• Staff management;
• Assisting with strategic planning and organising to ensure an efficient postgraduate student administrative department;
• Applications and admissions;
• Managing the postgraduate application processes of the Faculty;
• Registration and general enquiries;
• Organising and coordinating the postgraduate registration processes;
• Examination and related matters;
• Annually updating information from all stakeholders in the electronic yearbook;
• Updating the postgraduate brochure and other web information;
• Advising clients on regulations, procedures and policies of the University as well as the Faculty;
• Client consultations;
• Responsible for the recordkeeping of the PG Committee as well as the PG Approvals Committee;
• Coordinating the Graduation process for PG students; and
• Representing the faculty in DESA meetings – online or on the Hatfield campus.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree;
• At least four years student administration experience in a tertiary environment of which three years should be at a supervisory or managerial level experience including delegated authority; and
• A valid driver’s license.

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of the policies and regulations of the University;
• Knowledge of South African Qualifications Association (SAQA);
• Knowledge of Universities South Africa (USAF) processes;
• Specialist knowledge in all processes of student administration;
• Computer literate in the Internal Computer programmes (Peoplesoft) and MS Office;
• Advanced proficiency in meeting management;
• Advanced communication skills, written and other;
• Strong decision making, time management and prioritising abilities;
• Ability to work independently and under pressure;
• Maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to communicate effectively over cultural boundaries; and
• Professional conduct and appearance;

 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in administration or management; and
• Five years’ experience in student enrolment experience in Student administration and postgraduate admission processes.

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; and
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2022

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

 

ENQUIRIES:

Ms MB Nyathela, Email: bernice.nyathela@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Ms Henriette van der Watt, Email: henriette.vanderwatt@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 28 November 2022, 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, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

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.

 

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