COORDINATOR
Listing reference: nwu_000777
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 10 July 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Research and Development
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
POSITION NUMBER: N000122
VACANCY: COORDINATOR
PEROMNES GRADE: P9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NWU MAY APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Sub-Programme Coordination:
· Developing, documenting and maintaining research funding sub-programme management frameworks and tools, and supporting students and researchers to use these consistently and effectively
· Contributing to the development of sub-programme programme documentation, plans and reports
· Development and maintenance of resourced Pre-Award project/activity plans, including funding calls database, and allocation of duties to Admin Assistants and Interns where appropriate.
2. Sub-Programme Administration:
· Maintaining Research Funding: Pre-Award subprogramme/ projects records and establishing project controls
· Keeping the Director/Manager aware of the sub-programme status
· Preparation of project reports including status reports, identifying risks and taking action accordingly
· Providing flexible, hands-on delivery support and assisting with effective communication between the department and the role-players and relevant stakeholders
3. Relationship Management, Planning and Training:
· Manage professional relationships with research funding internal and external stakeholders
· Providing training and guidance to students and staff across the institution to develop research funding applications capabilities
· Implement and maintain appropriate research funding application systems
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor’s Degree
· Membership of Southern African Research & Innovation Management Association (SARIMA)
RECOMMENDATION:
· Bachelor’s Degree Honours or Equivalent
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· NRF Connect System
· Extensive experience of preparing and communicating project-related documentation for funding applications
· Sufficient level of technical background to accurately and objectively evaluate project risks
· Ability to provide leadership to admin assistants and interns, and collaborate with other stakeholders
· Experience of designing & facilitating workshops/funding briefing sessions for researchers
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
· Strong interpersonal skills including coaching, collaborating, and team building
· Analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
· Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools
· Good oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with stakeholders
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof NA Kgabi Tel: 018 299 4848
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Rabs Diratsagae Tel: 018 299 4797
CLOSING DATE: 10 JULY 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
