Project Coordinator at South African Medical Research Council

Job Description

• The Project coordinator will be responsible for the Coordination and administration of key processes/systems/projects in the Research Directorate which includes the Extramural Research Division and Strategic Research Initiatives Division

Responsibilities:

• To assist with administration of scientific review of proposals that require ethics approval.
• Assist and deputize for the NRF DA
• Administration, coordination and management of research grants and scientific events in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders / partners.
• Provide administrative support for the management of RFA processes.
• Support the planning and execution of Unit reviews.
• Coordinating and arranging internal and external meetings.
• Assisting in the administration of grant management.
• Coordinate the sourcing and consolidation of annual reports from the research Units.
• Assisting in ensuring that action items arising from the Executive Management Committee, review processes, and Board meetings are tracked and addressed timeously.
• Assist in updating Data Management Systems from the VP Office.
• Lead and coordinate cross-cutting projects as assigned by the Vice President

Remuneration:

• R583 900.00 per annum (cost to company)

Job Requirements

• 3-year tertiary qualification in a science or management discipline or similar qualification or higher.
• At least 3 – 5 years relevant experience coordinating/managing projects.

Advantageous:

• Post-graduate certification
• 2 years’ experience in research environment

Closing date:

19 December 2025