The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF) is a registered nonprofit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.
DTHF seeks to appoint a Short Course Administration to be based in Cape Town.
This is a fixed term contract ending on the 31 August 2019
The purpose of the Short Course Administration function to provide effective, efficient, high quality administrative services and support as an Administrator of the Adolescent Centre of Excellence (ACoE), with reference to the Adolescent Youth Health Policy Short Course.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to and manage enquiries from organisers, lecturers, mentors and students
- Plan and organise logistics for running of course
- Keep course documentation up-to-date and gather course statistics
- Coordinate assessment procedures
- Contribute to evaluation reports
- Purchase resources as required, and process invoices according to budget
- Assist organisers, lecturers, mentors and students with arranging flights, airport transfers, accommodation and other such logistics
- Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Relevant Diploma or Degree
- Minimum of two years’ administrative working experience; preferable course administration
- Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in English (IsiXhosa will be advantageous)
- Computer literacy; Microsoft Office (word processing and spreadsheets)
- Coordination skills
- Time management skills
- Planning and organising skills
- Ability to multitask
- Work under pressure and fulfil deadlines
- Be pro-active and must show initiative
- Must be meticulous and able to show attention to detail
- Be able to work individually as well as in a team environment
- Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence
To apply, submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees to: Attention HR Manager [email protected] Job reference: #DTHF/C029.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Only online applications submitted via our job portal will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation is committed to equity in our employment practices.
It is Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives.
Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.
I understand and accept that, by applying for this role, I authorise Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation in its capacity as employer, to access my personal information stored, and to utilise said information for recruitment purposes for this role.
This job may be removed before it expires.
If you are a foreign national applying for this position, attach a copy of your work permit to your application.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.
For more about the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation, refer to www.desmondtutuhivfoundation.org.za