Project Administrator (Research) (TB01416) at North West University

Apply by: 8 February 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research Responsibilities

• Collaborate with principal investigator and research team of the SANOPSys research programme for planning, execution, and monitoring and evaluation of research projects.
•  Identify, request, and secure access to large-scale data sources required for analysis.
•  Design, develop, and maintain quantitative models to analyse large, complex datasets.
• Assist the project manager with research-related activities.

Administrative Support

• Assist with the management of documentation related to research projects.
• Maintain organised records of academic publications, presentations, and project-related materials.
• Assist with formatting and compiling of research reports, presentations and publications.
• Keep track of publication deadlines and submission requirements. Assist with tracking manuscript submissions and coordinate any follow-up actions.

Communication and Collaboration

• Coordinating with collaborators and institutional offices. Serve as a liaison between the research team, postgraduates and administrative units within the academic institution.
• Contribute to the development of communication strategies to disseminate research findings. This includes preparing announcements and project updates. 

 Resource Management

• Assist with procurement of research supplies.
• Assist with preparing financial reports.

Quality Assurance

• Implement and uphold academic and ethical standards in research practices. 
• Assist in the preparation and submission of academic manuscripts and reports.

 Compliance

• Ensure that all activities and documents adhere to university policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.

 Postgraduate student support

• Reference checking and technical editing of manuscripts and or articles.

Minimum requirements

• A master's degree in Nursing/Healthcare (NQF Level 9).
• A minimum of (two) 2 years’ academic research experience in the field of nursing or health related discipline.

 ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Professional registration with the South African Nursing Counsil (SANC).