Research Assistant

1 week ago

Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full time

Duties/Pligte

The Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies (CRSES) at Stellenbosch University (SU) is looking for a Research Assistant to assist and support specifically the CRSES NEXT portfolio, and aligned SARChIhi Chair in power systems simulation. The duties of the incumbent will include:
Assisting with the preparation, editing, and formatting of research reports, proposals, and presentations.- Facilitating communication within the research team and across departments to streamline workflow and collaboration.- Assisting with data collection and maintaining databases for research projects.- Supporting financial operations by assisting with budget preparation, processing invoices and tracking payments and expenses.- Providing general administrative support, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence.- Managing the procurement of office equipment and other office supplies.- Coordinating travel arrangements and accommodation for research staff.- Serving as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling inquiries and directing them appropriately.- Assisting with organising meetings, conferences, and workshops.

Die Sentrum vir Volhoubare en Energiestudies (CRSES) by die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) is op soek na 'n Navorsingsassistent om spesifiek die CRSES NEXT-portefeulje en die verwante SARChI-leerstoel in kragstelsel-simulasie by te staan en te ondersteun. Die posbekleër se pligte sal insluit:
Hulpverlening met die voorbereiding en redigering van navorsingsverslae, navorsingsvoorstellings en aanbiedings.- Fasiliteer kommunikasie binne die navorsingspan en met ander departemente om werkvloei en samewerking te bevorder.- Hulpverlening met data-insameling en instandhouding van databasisse vir navorsingsprojekte.- Ondersteun finansiële operasies binne die groep deur die voorbereiding van begrotings, verwerking van fakture en deur rekord te hou van betalings en uitgawes.- Voorsien algemene administratiewe ondersteuning, met inbegrip van skedulebestuur, koördinering van vergaderings, en hantering van korrespondensie.- Bestuur die verkryging van kantoorapparatuur en ander kantoorbenodigdhede.- Koördineer reisreëlings en verblyf vir navorsingspersoneel.- Dien as 'n kontakpunt vir interne en eksterne belanghebbendes, en hanteer en verwys navrae op 'n gepaste wyse.- Hulpverlening met die organisering van vergaderings, konferensies en werksessies.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.- At least two years' work experience.- A high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office software suite.- Excellent communication skills in English and preferably in Afrikaans as well.
- Baccalaureusgraadin 'n toepaslike vakgebied.- Minstens twee jaar se werkservaring.- 'n Hoë vlak van vaardigheid in die Microsoft Office-sagtewarepakket.- Uitstekende kommunikasievaardighede in Engels en verkieslik ook in Afrikaans.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling- Master's degree.- Research report and proposal writing experience.- Accounting experience.Meestersgraad.- Ervaring in die skryf van navorsingsverslae en voorstelle.- Rekeningkundige-ervaring.

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