Numeric is a small team of friendly people who are on a mission to help young South Africans excel in mathematics. More specifically, Numeric’s goal is to create exciting and high impact learning environments in low-income areas with a view to helping learners in Grade 7 to establish strong foundations in mathematics.
Numeric seeks to appoint an Office Administrator, to be based in Johannesburg.
Responsibilities:
- General office management – maintaining the office space, managing office stationery and supplies
- Source goods and services
- Support the Finance Officer with monthly accounts, book-keeping and petty cash
- Administrative and spreadsheet work, data capturing and verification
- Provide administrative assistance to the Chief Program Manager and programs team
- Schedule interviews and meetings and recording minutes
- Assist in organising events
Requirements
- Strong written and spoken English
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Proficiency in using Google Drive
- Driver’s license
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability and willingness to multi-task and maintain a high quality of work
- Ability to handle new and changing technologies
- Ability to work in a team and to take initiative
To apply, submit a CV (maximum two pages), and answer sheet for an assignment (see page 2) to [email protected] with “JHB Office Administrator”
Note that the organisation assesses applications on a first-come, first-served basis, so we advise you to submit your application as soon as you know you are interested in the position. Please ensure that you have answered all the questions on the “Assignment” in order to complete your application.
Assignment
- Describe your opinion of the state of education in South Africa (up to 200 words)
- Do you have any administrative experience? Please tell us about it (up to 200 words)
- Describe the qualities that you think are most important in an office administrator (up to 200 words)
- Why are you interested in working for Numeric? (up to 200 words)
- How do you keep yourself organised when dealing with tasks and requests from multiple sources?
For more information about Numeric, refer to www.numeric.org