LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES (CAPE TOWN OFFICE) The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression. OFFICER (S): LEGAL ADMINISTRATION Duration: Permanent post The SAMRC’s Legal & Compliance Services Department is seeking to appoint an Office Administrator to take responsibility for supporting the Office Administration duties. The incumbent will be based at the SAMRC Cape Town offices. Responsibilities include: General administration and office management
Assists current Legal Administrator with Office Management Responsibilities;
Support to the Professional Staff within the Legal Services Unit;
Minute taking
Typing
Assists in legislative monitoring and compliance management
Professional stakeholder communications and relations
Database Management , including diary management
Assist with asset management including asset transfer, laptop registers, equipment at home forms
Assists with organizing travel arrangements and S&T processing
Maintenance of filing system/electronic filling
Core requirements:
2 years experience working in Office Administration
Good Organisational and Time Management Skills
Strong Communication Skills
Ability to work with speed and accuracy
Experience working in highly confidential environment
Computer skills with Microsoft Office in MS Word and Excel and Powerpoint
Advantageous:
At least 3-year qualification in Office administration or related
2+ Years experience in Office Administration
Experience in the Legal field will be an advantage
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date. A salary in the region of R 275 588 per annum, cost-to-company. Closing date: 23 October 2024 PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 774A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION. This website is optimised for secure, standards compliant web browsers. In order to view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer. Options include: The latest version of "Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari"