Administrative Assistant

Overview

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.

Administrative Assistant

University of Mpumalanga ->
Teaching and Learning ->
Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences ->
School of Development Studies

The main purpose of this position is to provide high-level administrative, operational and coordination support to the Head of School, Programme Leaders, Programme Coordinators and academic staff within the School of Development Studies.

• Administrative and Operational Support.
• Academic Programme Administration.
• Meeting and Governance Support.
• Communication and Stakeholder Liaison.
• Record Management and Compliance.

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field obtained from an accredited university or institution.

• At least 4 years’ relevant experience.

• At least 3 years’ administrative experience, preferably within a higher education or academic environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to compile reports, correspondence, and administrative documentation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multilingual institutional environment.

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

2/7/2026

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.