Development Studies jobs

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Providing administrative support to the Head of Postgraduate Studies and Researcher Development.

• Managing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the office.

• Supporting postgraduate and researcher development programmes, including GOLD, PLATINUM, the Wits Doctoral Academy, Rising Scholars Programme, Friedel Sellschop Award, and other Early Career Academic Development initiatives.

• Coordinating and administering postgraduate events, including the Postgraduate Welcome Programme, Interfaculty Postgraduate Symposium, Postdoctoral Annual Meeting, and ECAD Launch Day.

• Managing communications, marketing, and information dissemination for postgraduate and early career researcher opportunities.

• Monitoring and reporting on participation and engagement statistics for postgraduate and researcher development platforms and programmes.

• Coordinating meetings, taking minutes, processing payments, managing bookings, and providing logistical support for activities within the Postgraduate Research Hub.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (NQF 4).

• Undergraduate degree (NQF 6) or equivalent relevant experience.

• At least four (4) years' relevant administrative experience.

Desirable Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification.

• Five (5) or more years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Knowledge of university systems and postgraduate student processes.

• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience in event coordination and minute-taking.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service orientation.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Closing Date: 23 September 2026

Enquiries:

For further information regarding this position, please contact:

Professor Jennifer Fitchett

Head: Postgraduate Studies and Researcher Development

Please note that applications must be done through iRecruitment only. No hardcopies or emails should be submitted. Please submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names and contact details (including email addresses) of three referees and certified copies of degrees/diplomas with your application.

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