SENIOR RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR.2.03

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

Applications: Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements should apply by submitting a cover letter accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document with names and email addresses of 3 referees.

Only SA citizens & SA Permanent Residents will be considered, due to this publicly funded DSTI-NRF grant.

To apply: External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting applications. Internal applicants are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service Applications/.

Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a competency assessment.

Closing date: 20 June 2025

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to appointable applicants from underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plan and policies of the university.” The University reserves the right not to make an appointment and continue searching after the closing date and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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