The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is South Africa’s premier science institution dedicated to agricultural research, technology development, and transfer. Operating across 11 campuses nationwide, the ARC’s mission is to foster innovation and develop human capital to support and grow the agricultural sector.

Description

• Attendance to clients and enquiries
• Update of information directories.
• Maintaining the office space and re-stocking office supply.
• Handling all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Perform routine administrative tasks.
• Administration regarding human resources documents.
• Booking of trips, issue vehicles and submit transport information.
• Report IT problems to relevant department.
• Record minutes of meetings.
• Venue bookings.
• Distribution of information to public relations officer.
• Organise and assist in campus events.
• Provide assistance for campus exhibitions and public awareness events.
• Handling of petty cash, advances and claims on pre-agreed deadlines.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• At least 2 years’ experience as receptionist, front desk, an administrator, or in a related field.
• Customer services.
• Basic Computer Literacy.
• Ability to organise prioritise and work systematically.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and work systematically.
• Good communication skills (verbal & written).
• Valid driver’s licence.