Research Administrator, One-Year Term – Data & Grants Ops

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellenbosch University invites applications for a Research Administrator (Post Level 10) on a one-year fixed-term contract based at the Stellenbosch Campus. The role supports CRSES and the Faculty of Engineering with financial and administrative duties.

You will assist with budget preparation and tracking, prepare reports and proposals, organize meetings, and maintain research databases, while ensuring effective communication within the team.

Qualifications

• University degree.
• At least three years' work experience in a similar administrative and support research project environment.
• High level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office software suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Supporting financial operations by assisting with budget preparation and budget tracking, processing invoices and tracking payments and expenses.
• Assisting with the preparation, editing, and formatting of research reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Facilitating communication within the research team to streamline workflow and collaboration.
• Helping to organise meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Assisting with data collection and maintaining databases for research projects.
• Providing general administrative support.

Skills

MS Office

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

University degree

Tools

Database software

Job description

Stellenbosch University invites applications for a Research Administrator (Post Level 10) on a one-year fixed-term contract based at the Stellenbosch Campus. The role supports CRSES and the Faculty of Engineering with financial and administrative duties.

You will assist with budget preparation and tracking, prepare reports and proposals, organize meetings, and maintain research databases, while ensuring effective communication within the team.