Manager at Stellenbosch University

About the Job

Duties/Pligte

• Grants management and oversight:
• Assisting researchers with administrative aspects of new applications for funding;
• Providing support to researchers to process grant contracts, renewals and modifications;
• Preparing budgets for grant applications;
• Ensuring compliance with funders¿ rules and regulations;
• Acting as the link between the research team and the University's administrative departments.
• Facilitation of contracts and permits:
• Research and suppliers/consultant contracts;
• Material transfer agreements;
• Import permits.
• Grant management training and mentoring:
  • Providing junior researchers with training on grant management;
  • Assisting and providing guidance to early-career researchers in applying for grants.
• General Administrative support/oversight:
• Overseeing renewal of staff and student contracts;
• Approving purchase requisitions;
• Providing administrative support for business activities like bidding and tender document preparation.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• Bacherlor's degree in business administration, finance or a related field;
• Five years' experience in grants, contract and project management, including managing grants from international and national research funding agencies;
• Strong knowledge of contract and grant regulations, policies and best practices;
• Familiarity with legal and financial principles related to contracts and grants;
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• The ability to work within a team;
• Good time management skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.