Assistant to the Director (Internal Advert)

Division of People and Culture

We are seeking a highly capable professional to provide high-level support to the HR Director. The role requires exceptional organisational skills, discretion in handling sensitive matters, and the ability to coordinate complex schedules and communications at a senior level. Success in this role will depend on proactive problem solving, strong communication skills, and the ability to anticipate and respond to the evolving needs of the organisation and the Director.

To work closely with the Director to provide high-level administrative and front line support to the Director, which will enable the Director to effectively support the academic project and serve the University in the execution of responsibilities, duties, and tasks and to meet strategic objectives. Responsible for a proactive approach to understanding and keeping up to date with the division's activities to be able to coordinate meetings, manage the Director's diary, projects and manage project timelines, liaising with stakeholders as required to ensure that the work of the Director's office runs smoothly.

A B. Degree (NQF level 7, preferably in human resources) or equivalent plus approximately four (4) years relevant experience where such experience includes:

• Previous high level administrative experience in an electronic environment where planning, coordinating, and executing high level and complex administrative processes and projects were key responsibilities and where the job required a high degree of composure under pressure.
• Ability to manage busy and complex calendars and/or meetings where there are competing priorities, ensuring seamless logistics are in place. Demonstrates sound judgement when prioritising issues.
• Demonstrable ability to proactively solve problems. Can anticipate challenges and propose solutions.
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly, confidentially, discreetly, with maturity, and professionally. Able to communicate clearly and diplomatically.
• Previous experience and/or demonstrable ability to write reports and analyse data.
• Human resource related administrative experience and/or working with an HR management information system would be advantageous.

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. All appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.