Research Ethics Officer (Department of Research and Innovation) at University of Fort Hare

Minimum Requirements

• Honours degree (NQF Level 8) in a relevant field
• At least 2 years experience in the process of research ethics clearance of research projects in a Higher Education environment.
• At least 2 years administrative experience, preferably in a Higher Education environment

Preferences

• Training in Research Ethics
• Experience in facilitating Research Ethics training
• Training and experience in managing meetings, including developing meeting agenda and writing minutes
• Experience in preparing information and documentation for audits
• Knowledge of and experience in running online research ethics application system
• Familiarity with the national research ethics guidelines of South Africa

Responsibilities:

• Providing overarching administrative support to UFH Research Ethics and Biosafety Committees, staff and students.
• Coordinating logistical arrangements of REC and BSC meetings, including agenda, minutes and follow up actions.
• Coordinating ethics and biosafety clearance applications for research projects
• Validating documents and research proposals in accordance with requirements for ethics or biosafety clearance.
• Preparing reports for submission to Senate Research Ethics Oversight Committee (SREOC), the National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) and other regulatory bodies.
• Organizing mandatory training of UFH Research Ethics and Biosafety committee members.
• Organizing training on research ethics and integrity for students and researchers.
• Ensuring compliance with NHREC guidelines in terms of membership of committees.
• Keeping standard operating procedures updated in accordance with relevant policies, guidelines and NHREC requirements.
• Providing support for the online research ethics application system
• Compiling information and documentation for audit purposes.
• Promoting a culture of ethical awareness and integrity within the research environment at UFH.  

Closing Date: 26 October 2025