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Data and Information Support- SADC TWIX at International Union for Conservation of Nature
BACKGROUND
TRAFFIC is the leading non-governmental organization working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
TRAFFIC International is a charity and limited company registered in the UK. TRAFFIC’s head office, based in Cambridge UK, provides worldwide leadership, coordination, cross-regional and corporate functions. TRAFFIC’s local engagement is managed through programme offices operating under the auspices of the UK charity, with staff based in a hub office and at other strategic locations where necessary. Programme offices operate within a geographic area of responsibility focused on one or multiple countries where TRAFFIC aims to help deliver priority programme outcomes. TRAFFIC works in strategic alliance with IUCN and WWF on wildlife trade issues.
With funding from a global German funding initiative, the Partnership against Poaching and Illegal Wildlife Trade (Ivory and Rhino-Horn) in Africa and Asia, implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), TRAFFIC is supporting the implementation of the Southern African Development Community Trade in Wildlife Information eXchange (SADC-TWIX). SADC-TWIX is an online tool developed to enhance international cooperation and information sharing between law enforcement and management authorities dealing with CITES issues in the region. It has two components: a mailing list and a website containing a database of seizures and various useful resources. The mandate for the establishment of the SADC- TWIX emanates from the SADC Law Enforcement and Anti-Poaching (LEAP) Strategy.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate will assist the SADC-TWIX Project Manager with carrying out implementation and further development of SADC-TWIX
This position provides both administrative, research data support to the project. The Project Support Officer will work closely with the SADC-TWIX Project Manager, the TRAFFIC Southern Africa (TSAf) Programme Co-ordinator and other project staff as required.
Specific Duties
- Input existing data into the SADC-TWIX database of seizures
- Support the maintenance of the SADC-TWIX website
- Support the SADC-TWIX Project Manager with the organisation of SADC-TWIX activities
- Maintaining project files and archives, including the SADC-TWIX database of seizures which includes liaising with wildlife enforcement agencies in relation to the transfer of their seizure data to the database, and the cleaning and uploading of seizure data;
- Coordinating with the Project Manager on day-to-day project administration including scheduling, facilitating and reporting back on calls, meetings and workshops as required;
- Supporting project monitoring and evaluation;
- Assisting Project Manager with reviewing and editing of project reports and annual workplans;
- Provision of information on the project as and when required from other TRAFFIC staff;
- Liaising with the TSAf Finance and Administration team on budget and contract communications;
- Undertakes trips to SADC countries, as required;
- Any other duties relevant to the role.
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REQUIREMENTS
- Have strong and relevant experience in project support;
- A university degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline demonstrating understanding of the subject area;
- Have experience or evidence of a strong interest working in a conservation environment
- Must have written and oral fluency in English with competency in French or Portuguese being a strong advantage;
- Skills in IT and database management a strong advantage
- Strong organizational and communication abilities, including attention to detail;
- Ability to work independently with remote oversight and under pressure, and to set own work priorities as appropriate with a capacity to meet deadlines;
- A willingness and ability to travel regionally to project countries in Southern Africa;
- Ability to work as part of a global team, with sensitivity in different cultural contexts;
- Good knowledge of MS Office computer software applications.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the “Apply” button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: http://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
About IUCN
IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,300 Member organisations and some 10,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.
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Location : Pretoria, Gauteng
Closing Date :30 October 2022
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Job Description
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Communications and Partnerships – Intern
Role Purpose
To support planning and delivery of British Council South Africa’s work in line with our strategic objectives. The role will provide a highly motivated beginner/recent entrant to the workforce a learning experience that will help them build essential work skills in a dynamic organisational environment and cultivate a strong foundation for their professional life.
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. Our vision is a more peaceful and prosperous world built on trust and mutual understanding. We make a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives via work in Arts and culture, education and the English language. We share the best of the UK, learn from the best around the world, and work with young people, influencers, future leaders, and institutions across the world to make a difference.
The British Council works with partners in more than 100 countries to realise positive change, particularly for young people. Our work includes providing technical leadership and management of complex, multi-stakeholder programmes, forming trusted partnerships that shape new approaches to tackling profound challenges, led by local communities, and informed by international best practice.
We work primarily with young people between 18 – 35-year of age and with constituents who have the capacity to help maximise positive outcomes for young people and the systems that support them, including improved opportunities for employability. We partner with like-minded organisations to enhance our ability to scale and to make a difference in sustainable, meaningful ways for the long term.
The internship is a professional development opportunity aimed at enabling a talented new entrant/recent joiner to the world of work to build a strong start to their career and contribute to our work in a mutually beneficial way. Priority will be given to individuals from formally disadvantaged backgrounds, marginalised communities and/or living with disability.
Main Accountabilities:
The accountabilities focus on equipping the intern to grow knowledge, skills and confidence and deliver tangible results performing the following specific functions working with and learning from more experienced colleagues.
1. Communications:
- Contribute to social media strategies to enhance the British Council’s online presence.
- Actively assist in improving and embedding digital communication and their use in the Directorate.
- Learn to track and report on the performance of content across different channels.
- Learn to create visually appealing and engaging high-level video content and digital assets for internal and external use.
- Collaborate with the communications team to conceptualise and produce multimedia assets for campaigns and events.
- With the support of the Country Director (CD) and Marketing and Communication (MarComs) colleagues, contribute to the development and implementation of a 2-pronged country level communications plan that will build the Country Director’s (CD), Country Leadership Team’s (CLT) and Directorate’s national social media and digital profile, highlighting our impact and areas of expertise.
- This will include contributing to and coordinating communication activities and documents, writing impact stories, awareness raising, assist in report writing etc.
- learning: How to use communications and effective communications tools to help build an inclusive and coherent culture and enhance the external profile of the British Council to deliver on strategic objectives (internal and external)
2. Partnership Development:
- Support Business Development manager and programme teams with research that will enable stakeholder mapping and the identification of potential new partnerships.
- Develop stakeholder databases
- Present progress and findings alongside the BD manager to Country Leadership Team Assist in the identification and building of productive partnerships with internal stakeholder’s, including across the UK in South Africa platform (British High Commission, Department for Business and Trade etc.,) to produce and help deliver creative ideas for one-off and enduring events and engagements that build relationships and showcase the impactful work of the British Council.
The learning: How evidence-based research and sustainable partnerships contribute to the delivery of strategic objectives.
3. Programme Support:
- Provide monitoring and evaluation administrative support as required
- Assist in the delivery and promotion of internal and external events and activities, collaborating closely with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders.
- learning: the value and role of strong leadership, planning and communication in ensuring success and how to multi-task, prioritise and deliver across multiple and competing workstreams to achieve this.
All duties and responsibilities will be in line with our Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policy, Safeguarding and other British Council corporate policies. Persons living with disabilities and previously disadvantaged will be prioritised.
Qualification Requirements
Minimum requirements:
- Must be a graduate in Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences or be a new/recent entrant to the workforce.
- Must hold an equivalent qualification (Certificate/Diploma/Degree.
- A Degree will be desirable.
Role specific skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer literacy and basic digital skills- using social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter etc.,) and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and TEAMS.
- Basic understanding of desk-based research and reporting.
- High degree of professionalism and integrity.
Role specific knowledge and experience
Minimum/essential
- Report writing, research and analytical skills.
- Able to conduct a presentation and has basic understanding of the key marcoms basic principles.
- Strong interest in education, skills, youth empowerment and/or the creative economies and arts.
- Commitment to learning
Desirable
- Active participation on social media platforms or able to demonstrate
Additional Information
Contract Duration – 12 months
Location – South Africa
Role holder must have existing rights to live and work in South Africa.
Language requirements: The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required
Closing Date – 27 February 2025 (Applications will close 23:59 Central Africa Time)
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Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.
We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.
Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.
| Job Purpose | The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to a senior manager(s). |
| Minimum Requirements | Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) plus an accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification on the level of NQF level 5 or relevant higher tertiary qualification (a certificate of completion should be provided); A minimum of 3 years experience in rendering a support service to management/ senior management. |
| Recommendation | Willing to work irregular hours, Working knowledge and proven track record of working on all Microsoft suite applications. |
| Key Performance Areas | Provides a secretarial or receptionist support service to the manager; Renders administrative support services; Provides support to manager regarding meetings; Supports the manager with the administration of the manager’s budget; Studies the relevant public service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly. |
| Competencies | Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures; Office Administration; Database Management; Information and Records Management; procurement processes; Financial administration; Functioning, systems and processes of government; General information support systems such as GoFin/BAS and ECM/SharePoint. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy; Organisational; Client liaison and networking; Report writing; Research; Problem solving; Good telephone etiquette; High level of reliability; Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds; Ability to act with tact and discretion; Ability to do research and analyse documents and situations; Good grooming and presentation; Self-management and motivation. |
| Remuneration | R 308 154 per annum (Salary level 7)
Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements. |
| Notes | Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Job Purpose Minimum Requirements Recommendation Key Performance Areas Competencies Remuneration Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. |
Full job description
- Assisting with following up with unregistered students to ensure that they are re-registered;
- Loading marks for undergraduate and postgraduate modules;
- Requesting changes to student records;
- Ensuring that assessments are timeously scheduled according to standard operating procedures;
- Facilitating leave of absence (loa) applications for undergraduate and postgraduate students;
- Facilitating the discontinuation, interruption or re-admission of studies process and ensuring that it is communicated to all relevant stakeholders;
- Supporting final-year students with their ICSP (Internship and Community Service Programme) applications and liaising with the Deputy Registrar’s Office in this regard;
- Distributing online clinical platform surveys to students when requested by the programme coordinator;
- Submitting relevant information on University systems;
- Distributing accurate class lists and maintaining attendance registers;
- Coordinating the acquiring of student academic wear as per Faculty booklet and programme requirements;
- Managing, uploading, coordinating, and scheduling academic activities of the programme;
- Uploading and downloading learning material on University systems / providing support to students and lecturers;
- Scheduling meetings, department diaries, managing invitees, preparing the agenda, minute taking, distributing minutes and action points;
- Providing general office support to the Department, handling electronic communication, and / or telephone calls;
- Assisting with the dissemination of relevant information to students / stakeholders;
- Facilitating travel and accommodation arrangements of academic staff;
- Providing administrative support within the Department as directed by the HOD;
- Processing University access cards and access control;
- Logging maintenance calls if and when required;
- Facilitating and coordinating visitor administration, which includes parking arrangements and receiving visitors;
- Facilitating marketing material, brochures, flyers and promotional items through the Faculty’s Marketing and Communication Division;
- Assisting with obtaining copyright permissions for articles to be used by facilitators;
- Coordinating student seating and workstation allocations;
- Assisting with the onboarding of new staff and scheduling training and development interventions on request of the HOD;
- Assisting with the processing of D20 and/or ad hoc requisitions;
- Providing administrative support for fixed-term contract appointments.
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Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- Higher certificate in office administration (NQF 5) or similar;
- Up to two years’ experience in general office administration;
- Relevant experience in student administration at a tertiary institution would be advantageous;
- Knowledge of intermediate clerical, operational or customer service skills acquired through education, experience, or on the job training;
- Basic knowledge and skill of Microsoft Office software, video conferencing, as well as cloud-based data access and sharing software.
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- Knowledge of policy and procedures related to university administration will be advantageous;
- Relevant experience in student administration at a tertiary institution will be advantageous;
- A working knowledge of SUNFin, SUNScholar, SUNStudent, SUNOnline and Research Administration systems will be advantageous.
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Closing Date: 14-Oct-2024
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Purpose
To provide assistance the department with daily production tasks.
Key Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Accept and inspect product, raw materials from the storage areas and transport these to the applicable production section
- Ensure that there are sufficient consumables such as platforms and boxes for the production shift
- Operating the feeder to ensure good quality paper feed into the machine, Troubleshoot and resolve feeder related problems
- Monitors ink levels, replenish as and when required, perform autonomous maintenance tasks
- Operating cutting machine for boards, assist with the changeover, make ready, cleaning and stripping of machine
- Report any deviations in accordance with the company procedures
- Assist with balancing of product daily
- Adhere to standard operating procedures and work instructions
- Adhere to housekeeping standards
- Ensure that safe work practices are adhered to, identify, address, escalate hazards and risks in the workplace
The Preferred Candidate is likely to have:
- Grade 12
- N3 Engineering or TT3
- 1 -2 years’ experience in the printing/manufacturing industry will be added advantage
Internal applicants should apply on the SABN careers portal on the intranet by uploading detailed CV’s and copies of qualifications. External applicants should apply on Careers24 website by uploading detailed CV’s, ID copy, copies of qualifications and recent pay slip. No applications will be considered if the supporting documents are not submitted.
SABN is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of SABN and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups. No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements. Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants only.
Should you not hear from us within 10 working days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. SABN reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Prospective applicants must be willing to undergo a series of assessments and security clearance process as prescribed by the National Key Point Act.
The SABN will generally not use your personal information for purposes other than which the law requires. Your information may be reported to the Department of Labour (DOL) in line with government reporting requirements. The DOL has undertaken to adhere strictly to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) in the processing of all information, and has accepted all accountability for same. You therefore absolve the SABN for any liability whatsoever, and howsoever arising from the providing of information.
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Closing Date: 28 May 2024
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In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the Administrative Officer vacancy in the Department of Finance – Student Accounts division.
The University of Pretoria’s commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Assisting sponsors with Memorandums of Agreement and with the following:
- Enquiries;
- Accounts;
- Progress reports (academic records);
- Requesting invoices for sponsors from the Debtors Division;
- Refunding sponsor’s unspent funds due to plan cancellations, drop of courses and or meals not taken; Allocating bursaries to accounts receivable according to type of donor (government provincial municipalities, sundries);
- Awarding and disbursing bursaries to student accounts;
- Scheduling monthly payments for undergraduate & postgraduates (allowances, meals and rent, etc);
- Receiving completed disbursement forms and supporting documents and executing quality control;
- Assisting with registration of students at the beginning of the year;
- Assisting with system testing and development in PeopleSoft when necessary;
- Performing quality control of tuition levies;
- Paying the awards over to the student accounts;
- Filing all bursary documentation (letters, awarding docs and docs regarding payment to sponsors);
- Approving disbursement requests as per disbursement policy;
- Executing ad-hoc tasks delegated by the Division management;
- Dealing with enquiries made by the CSC/satellite campuses, students and stakeholders;
- Communicating to students and stakeholders via e-mail, sms and letters; Preparing monthly statistics and reports for the manager of the Division.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Diploma or equivalent with Accounting as a subject.
- Three years’ experience in financial administration.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Analytical skills
- Client service and enquiries
- Financial Administrative knowledge
- Computer Literacy
- Ability to work under pressure and independently
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to pay attention to details
- Ability to meet deadlines
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- A degree in Finance or equivalent qualification.
- Three years’ experience in a financial environment or in a higher education environment.
- Three years’ experience in administration of refunds and bursaries.
- Three years’ experience in the use of PeopleSoft or equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za and follow the link: Careers@UP.
In applying for this post, please attach:
- A comprehensive CV.
- Certified copies of qualifications and identity document.
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
CLOSING DATE: 19 March 2024
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Bongeka Gqozo, Tel: (012) 420 4028 or email bongeka.gqozo@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries. No applications via email will be considered.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 June 2024, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Closing Date: 03/19/2024
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