The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, located in the Gauteng Province, is looking for a research admin assistant. Johannesburg is the most advanced commercial city in Africa and the engine room of the South African and provincial economy.
It is a city that combines a unique, African character with world-class infrastructure in the fields of telecommunications, transportation, water, power, globally competitive health care, and educational facilities. However, the city is also one of many opposites – a home to both wealthy and poor, residents and refugees, global corporations, and startups.
The city’s population is predominantly young because of migration from other parts of the country as young people look for jobs.
If you are one of these people, the City of Johannesburg has an opportunity for you. This article will be a guide to give you the information you need to apply.
Primary Function of the Research Admin Assistant
- Provide administrative support to the Research unit.
- Ensure that templates and documents are stored and maintained.
- Manage research staff meetings.
- Assist with the management of research.
- Manage sub-directorate activities including oversight visits, strategic planning sessions, study tours, department staff meetings, conference attendance, workshops, and other events.
- Perform assigned duties and tasks as and when requested by the Deputy Director.
Minimum Requirement for the Research Admin Assistant Role
To qualify to be the city’s Research Admin Assistant Role, you must meet the following criteria:
- Must have a Grade 12/NQF level 4 plus certificate in Administration/NQF level 5.
- Must have 6 – 12 months experience in administration.
- Must have a basic knowledge of administration, record keeping, and minute taking/writing.
- Must have experience in identifying problematic areas in government processes.
- Must have knowledge of document management and information management.
- Must understand the political environment and public sector/local government processes.
- Must have basic research knowledge.
Competencies for the Research Admin Assistant Role
Candidates must have the following qualities:
Leading Competencies
- Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Recording skills.
- Writing skills.
- Communication skills.
- Coordinating skills.
- Time Management skills.
Core Competencies
- Accountability.
- Confidentiality.
- Initiative.
- Attention to detail.
- Team Player.
Key Performance Areas for the Research Admin Assistant Role
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Contribute to the effective and efficient functioning of the research sub-directorate.
- Provide financial management support to the unit.
- Ensure the functioning of events hoisted in by the research sub-directorate.
- Assist researchers in performing their functions efficiently and effectively.
- Assist in ensuring that the sub-directorate is compliant with the terms and conditions of service staff time management.
- Effectively and efficiently support the office of the Research sub-directorate.
How to Apply for the Research Admin Assistant Role
Please note that only online applications will be considered. To apply for this position, use the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/18Ek6GHM8R5Sqi1qec5lGiwew554
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities.
For enquiries, contact:
Contact Person
Tebogo Mogodiri/Sharon Gardner
Tel No
(011) 407 6002 / 6294
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 27 September 2023.
