Administrative Assistant: Academic Administration

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position/s.

Job Title

Administrative Assistant: Academic Administration

Organisational Unit

University of Mpumalanga -> Registrar -> Academic Administration

Job Primary Purpose

The Administrative Assistant's job is performing multifarious administrative activities to support the Academic Administration operations, procedures and resources for effectiveness and efficiency.

Key Performance Areas:

• General and Office Administration.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting.
• Performing any other work as directed by seniors.
• At least 4years of experience in student administration or related environment.
• Knowledge of Higher Education Institution would be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of ITS.
• Strong knowledge of HEDA.
• Strong knowledge of Jasper.
• Computer Literate: MS Word, Power Point MS Project Access/Database, Internet and E-mail
• Interpersonal and Analytical skills
• Proven ability to be a team player.
• Planning and coordination.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Minute taking.
• Report writing skills.

• People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
• Respectful, honesty, punctuality and understand of protocol.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.

9/4/2026

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.