Coordinator III: Research Administration (P7) (Research Development & Support Division: Research Administration) (5-Year 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.
- The successful incumbent will be responsible for coordinating research administration processes and ensuring the integrity, monitoring and reporting of research performance data in support of institutional objectives.
- Overseeing and managing the compilation and final submission of Textual Research Output (TRO) to theDHET
- Overseeing and managing the compilation and final submission of Creative Research Output (CRO) to the DHET
- Oversight and maintenance of the Research Output module on the InfoEd system to ensure data accuracy for reporting and researcher profiling.
- Oversee the compilation and final submission of accurate data of the R & D Survey to the HSRC for DSTI for national and international benchmarking.
- Foster collaborative relationships with faculties, research centres, academic staff, and external partners to facilitate research administration processes
- Human Capital Management
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) in a related field such as Public Administration, Social Sciences, or Information Systems.
- Two (2) to three (3) years' of working experience in a Higher Education environment
- Five (5) years’ working experience in Research Management
- At least a minimum of three (3) years of working experience in a supervisory role.
- Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) will be an added advantage
- Accountability
- Strong administrative acumen
- Detail-oriented and accurate
- Interpersonal skills
- Multi–tasking
- Planning and organising
- Project/time management
- Computer literacy (InfoEd, MS Office, Internet, Excel, Slide Presentations)
- Good presentation and facilitation skills
- Ability to build internal and external networks on all levels
- Understanding of macro structures within an academic institution
- Understanding of research management principles and procedures
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Critical thinking skills
- Sound judgement and sound decision-making skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- 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.