Job Description

• Compiling quarterly ARC-NRE performance reports for the Senior Manager: Research.
• Coordinating the division's KPI targets and actual achievements; collating, processing and submitting evidence of outputs per quarter according to the prescribed guidelines.
• Assisting with the compilation of the ARC-NRE business/operational plan.
• Coordinating the division's inputs for the ARC annual report and providing any other project-related reports required by Management.
• Registering new projects in the Sage X3 ERP system project management module.
• Maintaining project status and project proposal lists/databases.
• Compiling/updating project stage of completion certificates (PCCs) for all externally funded projects.
• Coordinating the submission of quarterly progress reports and PCCs for all Department of Agriculture funded projects, as well as new proposals.
• Filing contracts, reports, invoices and other project documentation.
• Providing administrative support to Management and project leaders, including guidance on the correct project management procedures

• Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma in Project Management.
• At least 3 years' experience in project coordination/management.
• Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• High degree of integrity and tact to handle sensitive and classified information.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work positively with a wide range of individuals involved in different projects.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite and other programs relevant to project management.
• Understanding the scientific research environment will be an added advantage.

Enquiries: Dr MP Maila, Tel: 012 310 2500
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 JUNE 2025
A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance (as well as competency and leadership assessments).
Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver's license must be attached on the form.
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.