AFDA, The School of the Creative Economy, is seeking a dedicated and organized Administrative Assistant to join their School of Live Performance at the Cape Town campus. If you have a passion for the creative arts and education, and possess the necessary administrative skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Location: Cape Town, Observatory
Closing Date: 1 October 2024
Roles and Responsibilities
Reception Duties:
- Engage with the public, administrative staff, learning staff, and students.
Programmes Administration:
- Handle timetabling and attendance capture.
- Work with data, take minutes, and prepare reports.
Course Administration:
- Provide administrative support for coursework, contributing lecturers, projects, and theatre productions.
School Administration:
- Prepare budgets, handle invoicing and payments, and compile reports.
Student Administration:
- Manage attendance, keep records, offer general assistance, and prepare reports.
Key Competencies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task efficiently.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Strategic planning capabilities.
Personal Attributes
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Resourcefulness.
- Effective time management.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
Selection Criteria
- Matric certificate.
- Proven work experience in tertiary education.
- Knowledge of the performance and/or film/television industries.
- AFDA follows the Employment Equity Act, prioritizing suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.
About AFDA
AFDA is South Africa’s leading institution in creative economy education, offering higher certificates, undergraduate, and postgraduate degrees in Motion Picture Medium, Live Performance, Business Innovation, and Technology. As a member of CILECT, the global association of top film and television schools, AFDA embodies values of passion, self-discipline, integrity, reliability, and humility.
How to apply
Apply via Email:
Contact: Carlyn Julies
Email: [email protected]
