Assistant Administrative Officer

Listing reference: ukzn_000835

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 23 June 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Pietermaritzburg

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, (GRADE 11), INDEFINITE FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT, AFRICAN CENTRE FOR CROP IMPROVEMENT (ACCI), SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND SCIENCE, PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS.

The successful candidate will be the administrator for the ACCI, providing administrative and financial services and the efficient support necessary for the ACCI in Plant Breeding. S/he will work closely with the Centre Director and the Project Leaders in the Plant Breeding Programme, assisting with the administration of their research projects and postgraduate students.

The incumbent will report to the Director: African Centre for Crop Improvement.

Minimum requirements

• Matric plus a one-year relevant qualification
• Three years of relevant financial and administrative experience
• Financial Administration and narrative reporting
• Budgeting
• Project and General Office Administration
• Computer skills (Microsoft Suite, Internet/Email, Quicken, i-Enabler)
• International travel arrangements

Short-listed candidates will be required to undergo a skills test.

Enquiries and details regarding this post, as well as requests for the job profile, may be directed to Professor Hussein Shimelis at [email protected]

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment to this advertisement.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 June 2026

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

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