(1892) Administrator - Research, Policy and Strategy

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Maintain and regularly update a centralised database of industry stakeholders, including contact details, institutional affiliations and engagement history.
• Provide travel support for the division, including travel bookings, approvals, itineraries and reconciliation in line with the SARB travel policies.
• Support budget administration processes for the RPSD, including preparing inputs for budget submissions, monitoring expenditure, tracking spending commitments and working closely with the Management Support Division on budgeting processes.
• Provide administrative support in the processing and payment of invoices in line with the SARB policies.
• Support records and document management in compliance with internal policies and standards.
• Prepare meeting packs, take accurate minutes and track actions.
• Proactively manage internal and external stakeholder relationships through professional communication and service-oriented administrative support.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a minimum of a higher education certificate (NQF level 5) in either Business Administration or Office Management or an equivalent qualification; 
• at least two to three years’ experience in an administrative or office support or Personal Assistant role, preferably within a policy, regulatory, research or public sector environment; and 
• demonstrable experience in meeting coordination, minute-taking, travel arrangements and general office administration.

Additional requirements include:

• cost administration;
• financial forecasting and budgeting skills;
• administration and information management skill; 
• administration service delivery skills; 
• administration planning skills; 
• travel and tourism skills;
• verbal and written communication skills;
• attention to detail and accuracy;
• planning, organising and time management;
• analytical and problem-solving skills;
• stakeholder and service orientation;
• judgement and discretion, particularly when handling sensitive policy and regulatory information;
• ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities;
• team focus; and
• professionalism and confidentiality.