Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

? Manage day-to-day administrative and financial tasks related to the project
? Ensure compliance with EU funding rules, grant agreement, and reporting requirements
? Monitor and track project expenditure and financial forecasts against approved budget and flag risks or deviations
? Manage procurement, supplier on-boarding and payments
? Maintain accurate project records, contracts, and supporting documentation
? Collect, verify, and integrate financial and compliance documentation from project partners
? Assist with the preparation and submission of interim and final financial reports
? Liaise with project partners (CIVICUS, OpenUp and CTIN)
? Support project meetings, audits, and reporting (including preparation of documentation)
? Provide administrative support to the Project Co-ordinator and project team

Minimum requirements

? Bachelor?s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
? Minimum of 2?3 years experience in grant administration or financial administration, preferably within EU-funded projects
? Strong financial and budget management skills

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours)

? Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
? Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
? Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel); experience with financial management systems is an advantage
? Strong written and verbal communication skills

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How To Apply

To apply, please submit a covering letter clearly outlining your skills and experience, indicating the post that you are applying for, together with a CV and the names and contact details of at least three (3) references to
https://wits-enterprise.co.za/vacancies/62412/grant-administrator/

For queries, contact Sonti Masike, Executive PA/HR Officer, by email
on sonti.masike@wits.ac.za

Closing date: 12 January 2026, close of business

Wits Commercial Enterprise pursues the principles of employment equity and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.





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