CSIR Internship Opportunities for Secretary

CSIR Internship Programme

About the job:

The CSIR: Defence, Peace, Safety and Security (DPSS) has an opportunity for some learning position for an Intern Secretary in the Human Resources (HR) department within DPSS.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with diary management of the HR Manager.
• Provide administrative support to the HR group which includes:
• Office administration including reception duties and fax management;
• Making travel arrangements for group (local and international);
• Filing (update and maintain current filing system);
• Minute-taking and preparing agendas;
• Screening phone calls and incoming correspondence;
• Arranging and coordinating functions, visits, meetings and information sessions;
• Gathering, preparing and collating information;
• Ordering of stationeryand maintaining levels of stock; and
• Responsible for general non-technical procurement support.

Requirements and qualifications:

• A Secretarial diploma or an equivalent three-year qualification.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office packages.
• South African citizenship is necessary as a Security Clearance is required for this position.
• Exposure to Open Source package advantageous.
• Exposure to current CSIR systems (i.e., PeopleSoft, e-Procure, etc.) will be advantageous.

Behavioural attributes:

• Responsible time management and the ability to do work accurately and meticulously.
• Excellent interpersonal, administrative and organisational skills.
• Fluent and competent in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well as part of a team

Location: Pretoria
Closing date:19 July 2013

How to Apply

Click on this link to apply online