Secretary Internship Opportunity at CSIR

Closing Date: 20 October 2014

Introduction

CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security (DPSS) unit has a vacancy for a Secretary Intern in the Human Resources (HR) department. This position is based in Pretoria (One-year contract)

The CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people’s lives.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with diary management of the HR Manager.

Provide administrative support to the HR group which includes:

• Office administration, including reception duties and fax management;
• Making travel arrangements for group (local and international);
• Filing (update and maintain current filing system);
• Minute-taking and preparing agendas;
• Screening phone calls and incoming correspondences;
• Arranging and coordinating functions, visits, meetings and information sessions;
• Gathering, preparing and collating information;
• Ordering of stationery and maintaining levels of stock; and
• Responsible for general non-technical procurement support.

Qualifications and skills:

• A three-year secretarial diploma or an equivalent.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office packages.
• Exposure to Open Source package advantageous.
• Exposure to current CSIR systems (i.e., PeopleSoft, e-Procure, etc.) will be advantageous.
• South African citizenship is necessary as a security clearance is required for this position.

Behavioural attributes:

• Time management and the ability to do work accurately and meticulously.
• Excellent interpersonal, administrative and organisational skills.
• Fluent and competent in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

How to Apply?

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