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Cape Town School of Photography in Cape Town

Job title:  Admin Assistant                
CTSP is a dynamic photographic school in central Cape Town who has a position available for a positive, friendly & efficient Admin Assistant. The candidate should see him/herself thriving in our creative and dynamic environment.
                                 

Main Functions:

-Help grow CTSP

-Content and Marketing

-Assist and coordinate events

-Online responses

-Driving new course content

Job includes Reception area, switchboard & administrative duties with the ability to work flexible hours. Daily inter-action with part-time and full-time students and assisting lecturers.

Minium requirements:

• Matric
•  with suitable admin skills diploma/degree.
• Very good working knowledge of MS Office.
• Good interpersonal skills & time management.
• Good English writing and verbal ability.

Key performance competencies: 

• Responsible, trustworthy, efficient.
• Good English communicator – verbal & written.
• MS Office & Outlook, Basic Maths
• Outstanding organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and brand understanding.
• Quick thinker, fast learner, good PR person (first point of contact).
• Good telephone techniques, friendly, disciplined but fun, positive & motivated to sort out problems.
• Be prepared to work flexible hours.

Personal skills:

Friendly, neat (working area is public space), approachable, organised, thorough.

Cheerful and positive demeanour.

Application process:

Interested applicants should submit their CV to

If you do not receive a response within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Direct Reporting Line:

Head Academic

Vega School 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 Vega, Cape Town Campushas a vacancy for a Part-Time Academic Navigator (Lecturer) in the following module:

• Video and Photography

Job Purpose:

• Lecture based on provided content, ensure students are guided and supported in their learning. Mark student submissions and engage with campus teaching and learning.

Key Performance Areas:

• Prepare for lectures based on provided content. Supplement content with own expertise. Deliver assigned modules to the stated outcomes and contracted hours. Mark student assessments and provide constructive feedback. Support student academic success by implementing workshops where needed. Perform academic admin, such as capturing assessment marks and reporting on student success. Provide content feedback. Engage with professional development opportunities and attend initial training sessions.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Ideal:
  • Honours qualification (HEQS 8) with Photography as a 3-year stream/ major in undergraduate qualification.
  • Experience in different genres of photography and introduction to video for DSLR, understanding natural light, studio, video lighting and speed light photography. Experience with using a LMS to teach in a blended learning context. Sound recording for video. Understand social media application for self-promotion.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• The candidate needs to have a strong portfolio and at least 3 years working experience as a photographer and a social media content creator for video.
• Strong portfolio on different genres of photography as well as video productions (Needs to show active portfolio)

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.

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The IIE's Vega School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.