Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College is implementing an internship Programme that is funded by ETDP SETA .The aim of this advertisement is to recruit candidates that have a passion for pursuing a career in finance and academic operations and to improve the equity profile of the IIE, which constitutes an important aspect of the business.

Overall Job Purpose: 

The position is responsible for the delivery of allocated administrative tasks related to academic and operational delivery which may include tasks associated to finance, material development and delivery, moderation, graduation and support to the administrative team. These tasks need to be delivered at agreed policy, process, system and quality levels, under the supervision of the relevant manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out administrative duties related to academic and operational delivery.
• Support processes linked to finance, including record-keeping, reporting, and related documentation.
• Assist with the development, distribution, and management of academic materials.
• Provide administrative support for moderation processes.
• Coordinate and prepare documentation and logistics for graduation and related events.
• Work collaboratively with the administrative team to ensure effective operations.
• Maintain compliance with agreed policy, process, system, and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Administrative experience, preferably within an academic or educational environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain high levels of accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with student information systems or similar platforms (advantageous).
• Ability to work under supervision while contributing effectively to a team.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Relevant 3 year Diploma, Degree is preferable.

Contract:

• This is a 2-year contract with the IIE’s Varsity College.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

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The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.