Job Highlights
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) would like to invite applications from suitably qualified professionals for various open positions.
Closing date: 27 November 2024
We highligh the available entry-level positions below and urge you to apply if you meet the requirements.
Available job positions
Interns (5 Posts)
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) would like to provide internships to deserving young unemployed citizens.
In this way, SMU hopes to provide experience to young South Africans, and give them the opportunity to be employable and to compete in the job market.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Human Resources/ Industrial Psychology/
Organisational Development/ Employee Relation or equivalent (attach transcript) - New entrants into HR environment (in other words you must not have held an HR
internship before) - Computer literacy (MS Office Suite)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Must be a South African citizen
Driver (1 Post)
The University is looking for an energetic individual who will be responsible for driving its vehicles and transporting passengers, goods and mail delivery.
This also includes loading and off-loading of goods, as well as the maintenance of the vehicles.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent certificate
- In possession of the related driver’s license/permits
- Two to three years related experience
- Have the necessary acumen to gain a thorough knowledge of city and suburban streets, and
navigate this - Demonstrate a high degree of work ethics, and the ability keep to timelines and departmental
scheduling - Ability to work outside of normal working hours as required by the operations
- Computer literate
Administrative Officer – Anatomical Pathology
The Department of Anatomical Pathology is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual with meticulous attention to detail who will support/assist the Department with the daily administration, maintenance and coordination of the Department’s functions and responsibilities, for high performance and student support.
The incumbent in this position will be responsible for providing office, academic, administrative and ITS functions within the department of Anatomical Pathology: School of Medicine.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Matric/Grade 12
- Three (3) year diploma or degree in Office Management/ Office Administration or Records
Management and Archiving - At least three (3) years relevant experience in office or committee administration
- Must have a good working knowledge of the ITS system for entering student assessment
marks - Computer literate (Ms Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet, Email)
- Experience in compiling agendas, recording minutes and action lists to monitor and ensure
follow-up of actions - Experience in navigating online platforms such as Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom and
Microsoft Teams
Administrative Officer (1 Post)– CfERI
The University is looking for an energetic individual with the requisite who will be responsible for providing administrative and secretarial support within the Research and Innovation Directorate: Office of the Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator.
REQUIREMENTS
- Three (3) year Diploma or Degree in Office Management/Administration/Records
Management and Archiving/Management Assistant - At least three (3) years relevant experience in office or committee administration
- Experience and knowledge of financial administration and reporting
- Experience in compiling agendas, recording minutes, monitoring and ensuring follow up
actions - Experience of working in a Higher Education Environment will be an added advantage
- A good working knowledge of the ITS system will be an added advantage
- Computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet, Email)
- Proven ability to navigate online platforms such as Blackboard, Collaborate, Zoom and
Microsoft Teams with requisite proficiency
Secretary (1 Post)
The incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day activities required for the smooth running of the Academic Department through provision of a proactive secretarial and administrative service.
The incumbent will report to HOD and must meet the requirements and competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Matric/ Grade 12
- Three (3) year Secretarial/ Office Administration/ Office Management qualification
- At least three (3) years secretarial experience
- Experience in compiling agendas and recording minutes
- Relevant experience in the higher education environment within an academic department
dealing with academic administration, student records and procurement administration will be
an added advantage - Ability to navigate online platforms such as Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom and Microsoft
Teams with requisite proficiency - Computer literate (Word-processing, Power Point, Excel, Internet & E-mail and E-learning
System) - Willingness to work beyond normal working hours
How to Apply
Click on the links below to download full vacancy for more detail:
- Driver (1 Post)
- Interns (5 Posts)
- Secretary (1 Post)
- Administrative Officer (1 Post)– CfERI
- Administrative Officer – Anatomical Pathology
Typed applications (quoting the reference number) which should contain a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of all qualifications and contact details of three referees, should be forwarded, for the attention of Mr MJ Mopai, by e-mail, to
hr.recruitment6@smu.ac.za
Closing date: 27 November 2024.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been
contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful.
The university reserves the right to make or not to make an appointment
Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: (012) 521-3624