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Rhodes University is recruiting an Admin Assistant for its Maintenance Stores and Signage function in the Eastern Cape, with applications closing on 05 November 2026. This is a Grade 07 post in the Procurement Department, supporting the Facilities Services division and its maintenance store.
About the company and the work
Rhodes University’s Procurement Department is inviting suitably qualified candidates to join its team. The role provides administrative and financial assistance to the Facilities Services division and the maintenance store, including administration and contract work with external service providers. Please note that the original advert is labelled an “Internal advert”, so check the original advert carefully for any eligibility conditions before applying.
Role details and duties
The main objective of the post is to provide administrative and financial support to the Facilities Services division and the maintenance store, covering administration and contract work with external service providers. Some of the advert’s detail lines were cut off in the page view, so the duties above are summarised generally; read the full job profile linked in the original advert for the complete description.
Requirements
The advert asks for Grade 12 plus approximately 3 years of relevant experience, including financial administration within a computerised environment, having worked with budgets and reconciliations; previous administration experience within a computerised environment; and previous experience interacting with students will be an advantage.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy is advertised on Careers24 by Rhodes University, and the Apply button on this page takes you to the original advert, where you can submit your application. Apply only through that original advert, and be wary of anyone asking for payment to process an application.
Practical tips
Prepare a strong, concise motivation letter explaining your interest in the post and your suitability for it, and a comprehensive CV that includes your reasons for leaving current and previous jobs, referees who are or were your direct line managers (with title, name, designation and contact details), and all relevant certificates. The advert states that no hand-written applications will be considered and that documents must be uploaded under the Additional Documents section of the application. Questions about submitting an application can be directed to the HR recruitment contact given in the original advert.
How the process works
Click the Apply button on this page to reach the original Careers24 advert, where you can submit your application to Rhodes University. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date, and referee reports will be solicited, so let your referees know they may be contacted. If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Important information
This post is for information only and is not the employer. All details above come from the original advert, and you should confirm them there before applying. The advert states a basic pensionable salary of R245,124 per annum and an approximate cost to company of R346,666 per annum for this Grade 07 post. It is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract, reserves the right not to proceed with filling the post, and may close the advertisement before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications is received. Applications close on 05 November 2026.
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