Senior Assistant Officer (post level 12) (Contract appointment: 3 years) Job ID: 6525

Duties and responsibilities:

General Administrative Support 

• Provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Director and division coordinators of the Free State Centre for Human Rights (FSCHR). 

• Serve as receptionist (both for telephone calls and physical visitors to the Centre).

Event Planning and Coordination 

• Coordinate and administer departmental events, seminars, workshops, and conferences.

• Liaise with internal units and external service providers to ensure successful event delivery.

• Manage event logistics, including venues, catering, travel arrangements, and materials.

• Support post-event reporting and evaluation processes.

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Serve as a liaison between the department and relevant university structures.