• Full Time
  • Administration / Secretarial, South Africa

North West University

North West University (NWU) is a multi-campus institution with a presence in two provinces. Our Mafikeng and Potchefstroom Campuses are in the North-West Province, while the Vaal Triangle Campus is in Gauteng. The Institutional Office is located in Potchefstroom, near the Potchefstroom Campus.

SCC Senior Administrative Assistant (V000168)

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors, Higher National Certificate, National Certificate
  • Experience 1 – 2 years
  • Location North West
  • Job Field Administration / Secretarial

Apply by: 6 February 2026

Key Responsibilities

Secretariat, Text and Language Editing

  • Handle weekly agendas and minutes for SCC meetings.
  • Edit text and language for documents from various leadership structures on a daily basis.
  • Provide yearly training for secretaries of leadership structures under the SCC.

Financial Governance

  • Manage all financial tasks in the student leadership portfolio, following NWU financial policies.
  • Start and oversee fundraising activities within the student leadership portfolio.

Occupational Health and Safety

  • Attend quarterly health and safety meetings.
  • Maintain the SCC offices.
  • Report health and safety issues.
  • Administer office keys.
  • Serve as Occupational Health and Safety representative, First Aider, and Fire Marshal.
  • Ensure compliance with all Covid-19 related matters.

Student Leadership

  • Coordinate and monitor all student leadership elections according to NWU guidelines, including SCC, House Committees, and other related student structures or clubs.

Ad-hoc Projects

  • Complete, coordinate, and monitor any assigned projects within the student leadership portfolio.

Minimum Requirements

  • An Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 5).
  • A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in administration or coordination of student activities.

Added Advantage

  • A Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7).
  • A minimum of one (1) year’s experience in a student tertiary leadership environment.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the NWU careers portal.

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