Academic Intern

Join Our Team at Waterfall School of Business

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Join us on our journey of shaping futures!

Job Purpose

To provide a full range of administrative support, ensuring an excellent administrative function to the academic department.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Support

• Administration tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Customer enquiries are distributed and handled professionally and efficiently.
• Professional support is provided as required.
• Office resources (stationery) are adequately maintained.
• Process internal and external mail efficiently in the Academic Department.
• Accurate data entry and processing across the Academic systems.
• All requests for documentation, spread sheets, and databases are met in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain office filing and storage.
• Keep filing / document management system for electronic and paper documentation organized.
• Prepare documentation and photocopies

Communication

• Clear communication to be given to the Line Manager and Departmental Staff.
• Communication to external suppliers and customers to be clear and precise as indicated by the Line Manager.
• To ensure that all information returned is complete and accurate.

Deliver Work

• Completes tasks within designated timeframes despite obstacles.
• Displays drive to meet objectives and standards.
• Maintain a focus on tasks that require considerable and or routine effort.
• Seek direction / suggest alternative solutions when faced with obstacles to ensure task completion.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Education or Administrative Similar
• Administration experience would be advantageous
• Grade 12

Key Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service orientated.
• Ability to effectively cope with change.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Be able to work in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills