Project Administrator Grade 10

Rhodes University; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 232 000 - 329 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African university is looking for a Project Administrator for a 5-hour daily role under a 5-year contract. The successful candidate will manage financial and administrative tasks for a research group, ensuring compliance with university and funders' guidelines. Applicants should have proven experience in financial management, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with account reconciliation. This position provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to socially sensitive research while offering a pensionable salary of R232,225 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and accounting principles.
• Ability to investigate and reconcile multiple accounts.
• Experience in hosting multi-institutional meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and administrative control for the research group.
• Produce accurate financial reports following guidelines.
• Support a large research group in project needs.

Skills

Financial management

Advanced Excel

Database management

Social media marketing

Personal Assistance

Job description

Project Administrator (Grade 10) (5 hours per day) – 5-year contract

Oppenheimer Research Chair in Environmental Justice for Inland and Coastal Fisheries(Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science)

The Oppenheimer Research Chair in Environmental Justice for Inland and Coastal Fisheries invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives

To provide effective and efficient financial and administrative control and reporting for the designated research group (Oppenheimer Chair) per the University’s and funders’ policies and procedures, and to produce accurate and timeous financial reports prepared per university and funders’ guidelines. Provide efficient and practical support to a large research group working in a socially sensitive research area, including several academics, researchers, post-docs, and postgraduate students.

The Requirements

• Previous experience which demonstrates a thorough understanding of financial management and accounting principles, with the ability to consolidate sets of accounts in the required format/s in an electronic environment
• Experience in administering and/or hosting multi-institutional and multi-national meetings/conferences.
• The ability to investigate and reconcile multiple accounts is essential
• Previous experience in working within a computerised accounting environment and having worked with Excel at an advanced level
• Previous experience in working with word processing (including being able to create and maintain databases), e-mail and the Internet
• Previous experience in setting up and maintaining filing and administrative systems
• Previous experience in the use of social media for marketing purposes, designing websites, and graphics will be an advantage
• Candidates who have Personal Assistance experience and/or media management would be an advantage

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The Following Documents Are Required

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:
  • Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
  • Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system. Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to [e-mail].

Selection Process (provisional Date, Subject To Change)

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for the TBC
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration Per Annum (Grade 10)

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R232 225

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R328 548

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three-years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 11 February 2026

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These Values Are

Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.