Coordinator II : Postgraduate Student Experience (P8) (UJ Postgraduate School : Research Capaci[...]

University of Johannesburg; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Coordinator II for Postgraduate Student Experience to effectively coordinate postgraduate programmes and workshops. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least three years experience in higher education, and strong administrative and communication skills. This role involves organizing research capacity development events and ensuring quality in academic processes.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience in administration of academic programmes.
• Experience in a coordination role in a higher education context.
• Experience in supervising, mentoring, or guiding postgraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Organizes research capacity development opportunities for postgraduate students.
• Coordinates comprehensive research capacity development programme(s) for postgraduate students.
• Facilitates research communication events like VYT and 3MT competition.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Excellent planning and organising skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant qualification (NQF 7)

Master's degree or registered for a Master's degree

Tools

MS Office programmes

Job description

Job title : Coordinator II : Postgraduate Student Experience (P8) (UJ Postgraduate School : Research Capacity Development) (3 Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 07, 2025

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Job Description :

• To ensure effective and efficient coordination and facilitation (where appropriate) of postgraduate programmes / workshops within the RCD unit at the PGS.

Responsibilities

• Organises appropriate, needs-driven research capacity development opportunities for postgraduate students.
• Coordinates comprehensive research capacity development programme(s) for postgraduate student’s research journey.
• Organises, coordinates, facilitates, and assists (where appropriate) research communication events, such as the UJ Visualise Your Thesis (VYT), 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition and the Annual Postgraduate Conference amongst other RCD annual or adhoc events.
• Use Moodle or any other appropriate platform for distance learning and provide an enabling environment around this learning management system (LMS).
• Engages in related communication and marketing, quality assurance, impact measurement, administrative and reporting activities that will add value to all RCD related activities.

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or any relevant qualification (NQF 7).
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in administration of academic programmes or projects in a higher education institution.
• Experience in a coordination role in a higher education context.
• Experience in supervising / mentoring / guiding postgraduate students.
• Experience of curriculum development or coordination of postgraduate programmes.
• Experience with using online or distance learning programmes, digital technologies, and social media.
• Experience in facilitating postgraduate programmes.
• Demonstrate ability to coordinate academic courses, programmes, and processes.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office programmes.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes

• Strong administrative skills.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills for report writing.
• Ability to handle large volumes of communication, responsiveness “while on the move”.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Collegial and emotionally intelligent.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Recommendations

• A Master’s degree or registered for a Master's degree or higher will be highly beneficial.
• Have a sound knowledge of what a postgraduate lifespan entails through supervision / mentoring / guiding.
• Show strategy around planning of postgraduate workshops / seminars etc.
• Understanding the demands of postgraduate study.