Research Ethics Administrator – Durban (Fixed-Term)

MANCOSA; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

MANCOSA, a DHET registered private higher education distance education provider, invites applications for an Ethics Administrator in Durban. The role supports postgraduate research success by administering databases, coordinating ethical clearance processes, recruitment, events, and general administration.

Key duties include organizing EC meetings, processing applications, onboarding candidates, reporting metrics, and coordinating induction sessions while handling confidential information with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in administrative coordination within academic, research, or compliance environments.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and document management systems.
• Familiarity with research ethics processes or exposure to academic research administration (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Administer ethical clearance applications accurately and within set timelines.
• Organize EC meetings, including invitations, venue, and refreshments; take accurate minutes.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of postgraduate research candidates and coordinate induction sessions.
• Manage databases, generate regular stakeholder reports, and respond to queries promptly.
• Coordinate workshops, events, and ad hoc research initiatives; maintain contracts and records.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Microsoft Office

Documentation management

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

MANCOSA, a DHET registered private higher education distance education provider, invites applications for an Ethics Administrator in Durban. The role supports postgraduate research success by administering databases, coordinating ethical clearance processes, recruitment, events, and general administration.

Key duties include organizing EC meetings, processing applications, onboarding candidates, reporting metrics, and coordinating induction sessions while handling confidential information with