Administrative Assistant: Certification

Umalusi

2026/06/03   Pretoria

Job Ref #: UM-108
Industry: Admin/Office Support
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
The Quality Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) is a statutory body mandated by legislation to quality assure education provision in General and Further Education and Training.
Job Description

Main Duties: 

  • Provide administrative assistance to the Certification and Verification Units.
  • Liaise with external clients/stakeholders telephonically, face-to-face and via e-mail.
  • Deal with logistical arrangements for committee meetings, launches, workshops and seminars.
  • Take minutes and draft basic letters.
  • Provide general administrative assistance where required.
  • Assist with switchboard duties as required.
Job Requirements

Requirements: 

  • National Certificate (Vocational), National Senior Certificate, Senior Certificate or equivalent National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 4 qualification.  

 

Required Skills 

  • Communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Good computer skills; Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet). 
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management.
  • Ability to plan and organize meetings, seminars, workshops.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.

 

Additional Advantages: 

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in administration - preferably in an educational environment will be advantageous.
  • Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Office Administration/Business Administration/Secretarial Studies.
  • A driver’s licence would be an advantage.

 

Enquiries: HCM at (012) 030 0775/36. Interested persons may visit the Umalusi website: www.umalusi.org.za (careers) to view the full job advertisements.

 

To apply, log in to the following direct website: umalusijobs.mcidirecthire.com

 

Umalusi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all appointments will be made in accordance with the organisation’s Employment

Equity Plan to promote its representativity (Coloured, Indian, and White males or females and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply).

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Umalusi reserves the right not to appoint. Failure to attach the CV (excluding supporting documents) will disqualify your application.

 

The closing date for applications is 16 June 2026.