ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

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(Payclass 07)

Maintenance and Operations
Properties and Services Department
University of Cape Town (UCT)

We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for this permanent position of Administrative Assistant in the Upper Campus Maintenance Department. The applicant must be a confident, self-motivated, highly organized person with strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 Certificate or an equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4)
  • 5 years’ administrative experience, of which 2 years is practical, in a built environment such as Maintenance & Operations
  • Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel and Email)
  • Working knowledge of Archibus / SAP or any other ERP (advantageous)
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Customer-focused approach

Responsibilities

  • Provide full administrative support to the department
  • Generate requisitions for purchase orders and follow up thereon
  • Process invoices
  • Provide feedback to clients and vendors
  • Manage office documentation and filing
  • Liaise with Upper Campus and Residence Maintenance Manager and staff

Annual cost of employment (including benefits where applicable):
R394 844 – R464 523

How to Apply

Please email the following documents in a single PDF to:
nadine.adriaanse-petersen@uct.ac.za

Please ensure the title and reference number are clearly indicated in the subject line. Applications that do not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to undergo competency assessments.

Reference Number: E25932
Closing Date: 31 December 2025

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Employment Equity Policy:
www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf

When you apply for a position at UCT, we collect your personal information to assess your application, communicate with you, and coordinate interview logistics. Information such as race, gender, nationality, and disability status is used to support our Employment Equity obligations. We may also verify references, qualifications, conduct criminal and, for certain roles, credit checks.

For more information on how UCT uses personal information and your rights, email: popia@uct.ac.za

The University reserves the right to extend the closing date for applications if deemed necessary and reserves the right to make no appointment.

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