Coordinator II (P8) (UJ Postgraduate School)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Efficient allocation, award and replacement of fellowship and bursaries within the relevant procedures, processes, and policies
- Provision of single point of access to Life Cycle support to PDRFs
- Management of PDRF contracts
- Ensure compliance with Governance requirements
- Perform Audit facilitation when required
- Uniform and consistent application of procedures, processes, and policy regarding PDRFs
- Ensure that PDRFs’ documents are verified as outlined in the policy
- Arranging and coordinating workshops (internal and external) to various stakeholders
- Provide an accurate and up to date monthly report on PDRFs to all relevant stakeholders
- Keeping abreast of compliance requirements concerning PDRFs (e.g. SARS Binding Class Ruling, national PDRF Guidelines, etc.)
Minimum requirements
- Degree (NQF 7 or equivalent) in Finance/Governance/Risk Management.
- 3 to 5 years’ proven experience in liaising and collaborating with all internal stakeholders in providing holistic lifecycle support to PDRFs, including Finance, Faculties, and Partners in Holistic Life Cycle support (Global Engagement, Strategic Initiatives and Administration, the Student Enrolment Centre, Accommodation, etc.)
- 3 to 5 years’ proven experience in dealing with internal and external funders (working with the budget and accurate reporting is essential)
- 3 to 5 years’ proven experience in financial management and coordination
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience within a tertiary environment working with Postgraduate students/post-doctoral fellows, academic and support stakeholders’ structures, systems, policies, and procedures.
- Computer Literacy in Microsoft 365 Office and ITS/Oracle or similar
- Sound accounting practices
- Ability to perform under pressure and independently
- Conflict management and problem-solving skills
- Planning and organising skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Public relations skills
- Financial skills
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Team player
- Active listening skills
- Personal qualities of integrity and sound judgment
- Postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Finance/Governance/Risk Management
- Experience in working with international individuals
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.
