Research Administrator (P8) (Research Development & Support: Strategic Research Support) (5-Years Fixed-Term Contract)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
- Identification of external funding opportunities.
- Management of NRF South African Research Chairs (SARChl) Initiative Applications and related processes.
- Management of DSTI/NRF Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and related processes.
- Coordination of processes related to the university's Research Centres and Institutes.
- Coordination of activities related to senate sub-committees, including the University Research Committee (URC).
- Screening of proposals for completeness and adherence to the criteria of the Call
- Management of the calls for funding proposals
- Liaising with external stakeholders such as funders.
- Arrange briefing sessions focusing on various SARChI Chair and CoE activities.
- To manage the pre – award and post–award funding processes.
- Proper analyses on data received from funding applications.
- Integrated reporting on various sub – programme that the incumbent will be responsible for.
Minimum requirements
- Degree or any relevant qualification (NQF 7).
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ proven working experience in Research Administration.
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ proven working experience in grant management, such as NRF systems, Wellcome Trust, and MRC.
- Proven report writing skills.
- Proven project management and stakeholder management skills.
- A Postgraduate degree qualification will be an added advantage.
- Strong experience in the Higher Education Sector.
- Must be proficient with computer literacy.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
