SENIOR RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR.2.03

University of the Witwatersrand; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Project Manager to enhance research funding and facilitate grant management. The ideal candidate will hold an Honours degree, possess extensive project and grant management experience, and demonstrate excellent skills in data analysis and communication. This diverse role involves engaging with researchers and managing financial accountability, catering predominantly to postgraduate and postdoctoral needs.

Qualifications

• At least three years' project management experience, preferably in the higher education sector.
• Two years' grant management experience.
• Research experience is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Seek out suitable external research funding opportunities.
• Facilitate contract arrangements by liaising with Legal Services.
• Gather and analyse data from multiple sources.

Skills

Knowledge of the research process

Financial accountability

Excellent interpersonal skills

Data interpretation

High-level computer literacy

Education

Honours degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Brief Description

Minimum Requirements

• An Honours degree or equivalent qualification
• At least three years’ project management experience, preferably in the higher education sector as well as two years’ grant management experience
• Research experience is a recommendation
  
  

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of the research process and an ability to relate to and interact with post-graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and researchers
• Familiarity with standard good management practices concerning financial accountability, governance, HR management, knowledge and information management, office accommodation and facilities and communication
• Knowledge of specific Wits policies, procedures and financial regulations and routines will be an advantage
• An understanding of the reporting requirements of all relevant types of funders – universities, government, NGOs, and donors
• Proficient in collecting, processing, and interpreting data to identify trends and extract actionable insights. Experienced in organizing complex datasets and creating clear, compelling visualizations to support data-driven decision-making
• Excellent interpersonal skills and good communication skills
• High-level computer literacy skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  
  

Duties Amongst Others Include

• Pre-award activities: Seek out suitable external research funding opportunities, and advertise various calls, with the assistance of the Communications & Events Officer
• Post-award activities: Facilitate contract arrangements by liaising with Legal Services
• Reporting: Gather and analyse data from multiple sources
• Participate in and contribute to the affairs of CoE-MaSS
  
  

Detailed Description

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