Job Description

Job Reference Number:

R896A

Department:

Extramural Research Directorate

Business Unit:

Industry:

Research

Job Type:

Permanent

Positions Available:

1

Salary:

Market Related
The South African Medical Research Council's (SAMRC) Extramural Research Division and Strategic Research Initiative is seeking to appoint a Project Coordinator to take responsibility for coordinating a portfolio of scholarship awards funded by the SAMRC





The Project coordinator will be responsible for the Coordination and administration of key processes/systems/projects in the Research Directorate which includes the Extramural Research Division and Strategic Research Initiatives Division

Responsibilities:

To assist with administration of scientific review of proposals that require ethics approval. Assist and deputize for the NRF DA Administration, coordination and management of research grants and scientific events in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders / partners. Provide administrative support for the management of RFA processes. Support the planning and execution of Unit reviews. Coordinating and arranging internal and external meetings. Assisting in the administration of grant management. Coordinate the sourcing and consolidation of annual reports from the research Units. Assisting in ensuring that action items arising from the Executive Management Committee, review processes, and Board meetings are tracked and addressed timeously. Assist in updating Data Management Systems from the VP Office. Lead and coordinate cross-cutting projects as assigned by the Vice President

Remuneration:

R583 900.00 per annum (cost to company)
Job Requirements


3-year tertiary qualification in a science or management discipline or similar qualification or higher. At least 3 - 5 years relevant experience coordinating/managing projects.

Advantageous:

Post-graduate certification 2 years' experience in research environment

Closing date

:


* 19 December 2025