Job Description

Eastern Cape

, Alice

The University of Fort Hare is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African university, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community.



Applications are invited from qualified and experienced candidates for the above-stated permanent position in the Department of Research and Innovation at the University of Fort Hare (UFH). The main purpose of the position is to coordinate capturing and screening research outputs for submission to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), process page fee payments, ensure compliance with DHET research output rules and policies, ensure compliance with relevant university policies & procedures, calculate research units, facilitating research outputs audits, disseminate information regarding DHET rules and the university research incentive grants policy. In addition, the position will facilitate the disbursement of research output subsidy funds to the research cost centres of awardees

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Honours degree At least 4 years of relevant work experience Experience in the process of applying DHET rules, monitoring research incentives, and financial accounting for awarded grants is essential In-depth knowledge of DHET rules and processes relating to incentive grants and page fees

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Coordinating and screening research outputs for submission to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)

Facilitating the annual capturing of research outputs on the online system for all Faculties, Research Institutes, Research Centres, Research Chairs, Research Niche Areas, and other UFH research entities. Verifying adherence to standards & rules Circulating & coordinating research outputs for amendment/compliance with standards Updating details on the online research outputs capturing systems

Facilitating Research Outputs Audits

Verifying units per submitted research output based on the number of authors and their institutional affiliations. Contacting researchers and requesting all the information required by the auditors Providing information and documentation requested by auditor

Disseminating information regarding DHET rules, grant policy

Disseminating adverts and calls for submissions Disseminating updated DHET list of accredited journals Disseminating DHET and the university's research-related policies Facilitating policy awareness workshops for researchers and postgraduate students

Disbursing research output subsidy funds to research cost centres of the awarded researchers

Preparing incentive loading forms for submission to line manager for approval Facilitating opening research accounts for newly awarded researchers Preparing student incentive loading forms submission to line manager for approval Liaising with Finance Department to drive transfer of funds and payment of requisitions Monitoring cost centre allocations to ensure accuracy and prompt disbursement of research incentive funds

Report on research units metrics

Drawing up reports on the number of publication units produced by each researcher Drawing up reports on the number of publication units produced by each Faculty, Research Institute, Research Centres, Research Chairs, Research Niche Areas, and other UFH structures. Drawing up reports on amount of incentive funds awarded per Faculty

COMPETENCIES:

Computer competency in the Microsoft pack (Excel, PowerPoint) A high level of professional and ethical conduct. Good interpersonal skills Communication skills Quantitative and analytical competencies Problem-solving capability Detail-oriented Time management competency

Closing Date: 26 October 2025

Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:



Visit the Website ufh.ac.za/jobs for a more comprehensive advert and to apply online.

Applications must be accompanied by:
a) A recent and comprehensive curriculum vitae

b) A Covering Letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements of the advertised position/s

c) A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form

d) Copies of the applicant's qualifications. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.


No faxed, emailed or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.

Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application/s being disqualified.

CONTACT DETAILS

Queries can be directed to Ms. S Sigodi on ssigodi@ufh.ac.za and 043 704 7240. Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only.



The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment. The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998 as amended, when appointing, preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile."