University of Venda
Chief Admin Officer (B455)
The University of Venda, located in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, is a comprehensive rural-based institution established in 1982. We are currently seeking a professional and experienced Chief Admin Officer to join our administrative team.
Role Overview
The Chief Admin Officer will be responsible for providing high-level secretarial and administrative support to the University Council, its committees, and various governance structures. This role ensures that all institutional meetings are conducted efficiently and in accordance with the University’s statutes.
Job Details
- Job Type: Full Time
- Field: Administration / Secretarial
- Location: Limpopo
Requirements
- A BA Honours degree with English as a major subject, or an Advanced Diploma (NQF level 8) specializing in Governance or Company Secretaryship with English as a major subject.
- A minimum of five years of relevant administrative or secretarial experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Organize and schedule meetings for the Council and institutional governance structures.
- Prepare and distribute meeting notices, agendas, and digital invitations.
- Manage logistical arrangements for all official meetings.
- Provide full secretarial support during meetings, including taking minutes.
- Draft and distribute meeting decisions, reports, and official minutes.
- Maintain accurate resolution registers and databases for all committees.
- Provide electoral services and facilitate the process of filling vacant positions.
- Process administrative claims and manage requested meeting records.
- Help draft the University’s Annual Plan and compile the annual meetings schedule.
Method of Application
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their applications through the University of Venda’s official recruitment portal.