Position: CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER

Company: University of Venda

Location: Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

Department: University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> University Registrar -> Committee Section

Job type: Support

- Univen Funded

Closing date: 31/7/2026

BA Honours degree or Four Years Professional Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF level 8) with specialization in Governance or

Company
secretaryship, with English as a subject at the tertiary level.

Five years relevant experience.

Duties:

Organise meetings of Council, its committees, and Institutional Governance structures in accordance with scheduled dates and periods prescribed by the Statute of the University of Venda. Prepare and issue notices/outlook invites and set reminders:

Request agenda items/submissions. Logistical arrangements. Prepare and circulate the agendas.

Attend meetings and provide secretarial and administrative support. Write and disseminate meetings’ decisions, reports, and minutes. Compile and disseminate decision and resolution registers. Provide electoral services. Process claims. Facilitate filling of vacant positions when the need arises. Maintain databases of committees.

Draft the University's Annual Plan.