Research Administrator (P8) (Research Development & Support Division: Strategic Research Support) (5-Year Fixed Term Contract) at University of Johannesburg

Job Description: 

• The Strategic Research Support Unit supports the University's researchers by strengthening research networks  and fostering collaborations. The unit also assists in identifying national and international funding opportunities to  increase the University's external research income. In addition, it manages excellence programmes, including the  National Research Foundation (NRF)'s evaluation and rating system. 

Responsibilities:

• Identification of external funding opportunities
• Management of NRF evaluation and rating system applications and related processes
• Manage the NRF Thematic Grants Programme (from concept note to full proposal submission) and the 
• FBIP funding programme, providing strategic and administrative support through the application process
• Screening of proposals for completeness and adherence to the criteria of the Calls
• Management of the calls for funding proposals
• Liaising with external stakeholders such as funders
• Arrange briefing sessions focusing on various research support initiatives such as funding proposal 
• applications, etc
• To manage the pre–award and post–award funding processes
• Proper analyses of data received from funding applications
• Oversee the management and implementation of the UCDP grant and its associated activities
• Coordinate capacity development workshops for researchers and academic staff
• Integrated reporting on various sub–programmes that the incumbent will be responsible for

Minimum requirements

• Degree or any relevant qualification (NQF 7) in Business Administration, Project Management, Public  Management and Governance or equivalent, but a Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration or  Project Management or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ proven working experience in Research Administration.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ proven working experience in grant management, such as NRF systems, 
• Wellcome Trust, and MRC.
• Proven project and stakeholder management skills 

Recommendations:

• Strong experience in the Higher Education Sector and the National System of Innovation
• Must be proficient with Computer Literacy  
• Good report writing skills
• Good presentation skills 

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• A team player with excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Must be self-motivated and be able to complete projects without direct supervision
• Project management skills and stakeholder management 

Deadline:21st August,2026