Administrative assistants

Administrative assistants are responsible for developing and implementing office procedures to ensure the efficient and effective running of divisions, address administrative challenges and ensure that administrative procedures are applied correctly. They ensure the provision of office management and administrative / secretarial assistance to the Director of the division, provide administrative support to divisional staff, bodies and activities relating to the work of the division, as well as coordinate and supervise the work of secretaries.

Requirements : Completion of secondary education, secretarial / office management qualifications desirable, p roficiency in MS suite of applications (or equivalent) at advanced level, understanding of and expertise in administrative procedures, including staff rules and regulations, excellent multi-tasking and communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.