Coordinator II (P8) (3-Year Fixed Term Contract) (Faculty of Science: DSTI-NRF CIMERA - Department of Geology)
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.
- Pre and post grant management.
- Compilation of the Annual Progress Report and Business Plan.
- Assist in driving the CoE strategy and compilation of relevant strategy documents.
- Income and expenditure oversight and compilation of quarterly reports.
- Contracting.
- Grant proposal compilation and sourcing thereof.
- Liaison with NRF and all South African and international collaborators.
- Oversight of social media, communications and marketing.
- Database management, and compilation of the Alumni database, as well as updating publication and student databases.
- Initiate outreach projects and track other outreach activities.
- Compile statistical analysis of progress and impact of the CoE.
Minimum requirements
- Must have a BSc in Geosciences / Mining or related discipline
- Must have at least 3 years' research management experience.
- Must have experience in grant proposal writing.
- Proficiency in financial management.
- Proficiency in project management.
- Proficiency in the use of AI to undertake tasks.
- Proficiency in preparation of professional reports.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication and management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: must be approachable and available to students, academics, and external collaborators.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Must be able to think on the go and problem solve pro-actively.
- Must have an understanding of social media and marketing.
- Fully computer literate (MS Exel, Word, Power Point), and have an excellent grasp on written and verbal English.
- Budgeting and financial oversight of main and supplementary funds
- Competency in use of AI to execute tasks.
- Knowledge of geology and related industries vital.
- BSc Hons or higher
- Willingness to travel, if required.
- Overtime work will be required during an event
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.