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Optimi is looking for highly motivated individuals with good communication skills to join the team as Academic Support Administrators. The ideal candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be a team player and have an approachable personality.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12.
• Administration and Client Services Qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Be proficient in English, both verbal and written communication.
• Must be assertive.

DUTIES

• Export class lists on Power BI.
• Add students to their classes.
• Assist with IOS supplementary exams by receiving declaration forms and adding student names on Microsoft Teams for the supplementary exam sessions.
• Handle all client enquiries on Zoho for Academic operations.
• Add students and invigilators to Microsoft Teams.
• Assist teachers with queries.
• Update class lists.
• Activate email addresses.

This position is in Centurion.

Should you not receive a call from us in 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Direct Reporting Line:

Head Academic

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE's Varsity College, Sandton Campus has a vacancy for an Academic Support Co-ordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Academic Department Administrative Support

• Responsible for the day-to-day administrative support of the campus Academic department across all School/s and Programmes.
• Compiles, manages and distributes academic reports as required by the campus Academic School/s.
• Captures student notes in the academic system as and when required.
• Collaborates with other members of the Academic team (and other departments where applicable) to prepare for, and meet the requirements of the campus PULSE and Groups Internal Audits.
• Provides academic and administrative support during the campus registration period, including calling for student retention initiatives.
• Supports the Head: Academic with the Student Evaluation of Teaching (SETS) requirements.
• Attends the Academic department meetings and records minutes at these meetings when required.
• Assists with student disciplinary hearings as and when required.
• Meets project deadlines as determined by the National office and/or the Head: Academic

Independent Contractor (Lecturer) Administration Management

• Responsible for the day-to-day administrative management of the campus Lecturing (Independent Contractor) team within the relevant School/s.
• Supports the Programme Manager/s in managing the Lecturers and addresses or directs their queries timeously and accurately.
• Monitors the lecturer's administrative performance, for example: the timeous submission of timesheets and documentation aligned with audit requirements and company policy.
• Captures information on the Direct Academic Student Engagement (DASE) tracker and ensures that this tracker is kept up-to-date and accurate at all times.
• Manages lecturing loads by way of module allocations i.e. Direct Academic Student Engagement tracking (DASE/non-DASE) to ensure the permissible maximum hours are adhered to and are not exceeded.
• Proactively monitors the Direct Academic Student Engagement (DASE) tracker and reports any Lecturers nearing the maximum permissible hourly allocation to the Head: Academic and relevant Programme Manager/s immediately to ensure that the hours are managed carefully thereafter and not exceeded.
• Manages and notifies the relevant lecturers of any changes that may affect their designated programmes.
• Collaborates with the relevant parties (Head: Academic, Programme Managers and the Junior HR Officer: Academic) to advertise campus Lecturer vacancies.
• Provides first line screening support of Lecturer applications and sets up interviews for shortlisted candidates.
• Attends mock lectures where required as part of the candidate screening process.
• Applies for Academic (Classification of Educational Subject Matter: CESM) approval on the HR & Payroll System to determine what module/s each Independent Contractor is approved to lecture on, and ensures that approvals are awarded by the Central Academic Team (CAT) prior to giving the Junior HR Officer: Academic the details to draw up the relevant Independent Contractor Agreements and related Annexures.
• Collaborates with the Junior HR Officer: Academic on the Lecturer appointment process to ensure that the process is streamlined and all audit and policy/process requirements are met prior to any Independent Contractor Agreements being issued or work being offered or carried out.
• Provides the Junior HR Officer: Academic with the relevant lecturing schedules needed to complete the Independent Contractor Agreements and associated Annexures.
• First level approver for the Lecturer timesheet approval process on the HR & Payroll system.
• Collaborates with the campus Capacity Planning and Timetabling Centre to fulfil the timesheet approval function and checks timeously in the HR & Payroll system on a monthly basis in accordance with the payroll deadlines to ensure that all timesheets are approved and any queries are resolved before the timesheet cut off date.
• Works with the Academic Department in driving lecturer evaluations.
• Keeps in constant communication with the Capacity Planning and Timetabling Centre to inform them of module allocation and Lecturer details so that they can set up the relevant VCConnect email addresses and account details timeously.
• Ensures that all new Lecturers are invited to attend the semester Induction and Orientation sessions as part of their onboarding process.

Campus Synergy and General

• Assists the Academic department with the co-ordination of academic workshops when required.
• Assists in identifying at risk students and lecturers and directs academic related queries to the relevant Academic team member timeously.
• Liaises with the Capacity Planning and Timetabling Centre and manages the Programme Managers class visit schedule on a regular basis.
• Addresses queries with the relevant National office Academic Support team members, and rolls-out directives or projects as and when required.
• Collaborates with all departments on campus to facilitate optimal performance within the portfolio or scope of duties.
• Complies with The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) legislation relevant to the role.

Competencies Required:

• Advanced administrative and organisational skills
• Computer and system proficiency
• Problem solving skills
• Advanced communication
• Time management & prioritisation skills
• Best suited to a friendly, organised and methodical person who works accurately and is able to handle pressure.

Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of a National Diploma/Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6). However, candidates in their final year of their studies (NQF Level 6) who are currently employed at the company will also be considered for the role.
• Advanced Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 7) advantageous.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of two years administrative experience, ideally within a tertiary academic environment.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 -17:00

Salary:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
• Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

Technical Support:

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The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Internship: Library and Information Science (one position) in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Internship: Library and Information Science (one position)
About The Job
The CSIR has an internship opportunity for Library and Information Science in the Records Management and Archival Services Stream. The purpose of the Internship is to provide graduates with an opportunity to gain practical work experience in the library and information services field within a research and development environment
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This position is based in
Pretoria
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Key Responsibilities

• Under supervision the Intern will be required to perform the following duties:
• Index archival research and corporate records.
• Conduct shelving and categorising of the archival records.
• Conduct collection audits and disposal of archival materials.
• Fulfil general Records Management and Archival duties (managing records on electronic system, maintain the Archive cleanliness of the Archive, check climate and gas control systems, shelving, digitisation).
• Assist clients with archives requests under the guidance of the Archivist and Archival technician.
• Participate in the special projects to keep abreast of trends.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A Bachelors degree in library/ information science.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Customer service attitude.
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft PowerPoint / Excel.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Goal-oriented and deadline-driven.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Please ensure that all work experience, abilities and skills are grouped together and not referenced all over the advert.

Whats in it for you?
The CSIR Offers

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement;
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.

Closing date: 22 September 2025
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
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T
he CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances) and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history.
The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified. **