Grant Administrator (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract) at University of the Witwatersrand

Department Description        

• Wits Enterprise is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Grant Administrator to support the implementation and financial administration of a Danish–funded project, “Digital Democracy Initiative – Project 1: Enabling and Amplifying Action for Civic Space and Inclusive Democracy”. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with EU grant regulations, supporting project partners, and maintaining accurate financial and administrative records.

Brief 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

Closing date: 12 January 2026, close of business