The RAITH Foundation is concerned that systemic injustice and unfairness prevail in South Africa and seeks effective and lasting solutions, which address this at its roots.
Since 2010, the Foundation has been implementing a social justice programme.
For the Foundation, implicit in the notion of social justice is the issue of equity and particularly equitable access to resources.
The RAITH programme has supported projects that provide access to justice for marginalised people, improve governance (especially at a local level) and promote accountability through the media and citizen participation.
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this job is to ensure that the general administrative functioning of the Foundation is effectively executed.
This position is responsible for office management and administrative processes.
General Attributes Required:
A degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent) and at least 10 years’ experience in administration.
The Administrator should have good organisational and coordination skills.
Experience as working successfully as part of a small team is essential.
Specific Attributes Required:
A logical, systems approach to administration is a key requirement of this position.
The Administrator should demonstrate flexibility, tenacity, perseverance and determination to carry out tasks assigned.
The Administrator should work well under pressure and should be a problem solver.
The Administrator should, ideally, have a background in providing support to an office involved in the not-for-profit sector
Specific Job Functions include:
Developing and maintaining an annual office calendar
Responsibility for logistics of office meetings
Effective communication both internal and external
Providing IT support to office
Liaising with service providers
Security
Programme Administrative support
Travel arrangements and Support
Office Events & Wellness Programme
Maintaining an effective office filing system
Communication support
HR support
Board support
Interested candidates must send a motivation letter highlighting your suitability to the role, and your CV in Word format, with contact details of three work related referees to [email protected]
Contact will only be made with shortlisted candidates.