Group Assistant

SANSA has the mandate to drive the promotion and use of space and cooperation in space-related activities. To achieve this mandate, the Agency fosters research in space science and technology advances space engineering programmes and supports the creation of an environment conducive to industrial development in space technologies within the framework of national government policy. More information about the organisation can be found at http://www.sansa.org.za.

SANSA thrives on its employees’ creativity, competencies, expertise and ingenuity to succeed in a high-performing environment. If you aspire to the SANSA values of care, customer-centricity, trust, collaboration and innovation, then SANSA could be the place for you.

The following opportunity exists in SANSA to be filled by an individual with the relevant skills, drive, competencies and qualifications.

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Group Assistant provides proactive and efficient administrative support to optimise workflow for the Space Operations team.

Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:

• General administration
• Event planning and implementation
• National and international travel arrangements
• Expense claims
• Procurement of goods and services

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:

• A three-year diploma/degree in administration or similar qualification
• Secretarial certificate would be advantageous
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in administrative support (procurement, general administration, national and international travel arrangements, event planning, expense claims, etc.) at the team, senior and executive level
• The assistant should be a reliable self-starter and proactive, with high level of integrity and a sense of urgency
• The incumbent must have excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be available for emergencies after hours whenever travellers need assistance
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels
• Advanced computer literacy on Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAGE would be useful
• A valid driver’s license

Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your detailed CV and apply on www.sansa.org.za

Disclaimer

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should a candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavour to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with SANSA's Employment Equity plans. SANSA reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

Background verification, including criminal records, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, shall form part of the selection process. By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.