Project Administrator
3 months ago
**Job Advert Summary**:
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’, the Research Divisions, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
The Equitable Education and Economies (EEE) division undertakes research to transform educational outcomes and increase economic participation. It recognises that education and the economy have long been linked and conducts research to understand educational performance and improve learning outcomes, and to interrogate social, spatial and structural obstacles to economic participation.
EEE is looking to appoint a dynamic, detail-oriented, self-starter to join the team as a Project Administrator for 6 months with the possibility of extension based on the availability of project budget. This position is based in Cape Town.
- _**Project Administrator**
**Ref. No: EEE/Admin. 10/2024**
**Minimum Requirements**:
- Relevant post-matric qualification with a minimum 5 years relevant experience.
- Experience in project administration and familiarity with the PFMA will be an advantage.
- Advanced computer proficiency, specifically in the MS Office suite and Outlook.
- Exceptional administrative skills with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication in English.
- Demonstrated drive, initiative, flexibility, and ability to handle pressure.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Willingness to work after hours and travel when necessary.
**Duties and Responsibilities**:
The incumbent will provide a range of project and office administration duties to support all relevant stakeholders. These include but are not limited to:
**Project administration**:
- Contribute to preparing formal documents, including memorandums, proposals, and other essential materials.
- Oversee the procurement of goods and services.
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, and conferences, including travel arrangements.
- Coordinate and participate in project meetings.
- Maintain a systematic and secure digital filing system.
- Promptly address and resolve administrative queries and complaints.
**Financial administration**:
- Facilitate the processing and documentation of financial claims, creditor payments, and salaries.
- Work with the finance manager to develop budgets, track project spending, identify any issues, and make the relevant corrections as needed.
**General Office administration**:
- Monitor and co-coordinate the distribution of assets.
- Assist with on/off boarding of staff.
- Coordinate general office related meetings.
- Coordinate all stationery and refreshments in the office.
The HSRC offers attractive, market-related salaries, depending on qualifications, experience and recent performance.
**APPLICATIONS**:
- A cover letter of motivation indicating your suitability for the position;
- A detailed CV and an indication of your residency status;
- A certified ID copy, as well as copies of all completed qualifications.
**Application Instructions**:
- Attachments must be less than 1MB (here is an on-screen option to resize);
- The Neptune system will only allow you to upload 1 attachment. **Please ensure that all documents are merged into 1 file before uploading.**
Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a written or oral competency exercise for this position.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its staff complement who are SA Citizens, black, female or disabled
**The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.**
**APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED**.
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