Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

Working closely with the Director: Research Development, the purpose of the job is to manage and administer masters and doctoral scholarships and coordinate research capacity development interventions for masters and doctoral students.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
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To administer all aspects of internally funded masters and doctoral scholarships effectively.
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To administer assigned external bursaries and scholarships, such as the Rupert Gesinstigting award, the S2A3 (Southern Africa Association for the Advancement of Science) Medal, and others.
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To draft or revise policies, call framework, funding guide and Conditions of Grant
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To collaborate with ICT Services to ensure functionality of the online submission system, for example for the Postgraduate Research Scholarships (PGRS)
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To deliver on effective grant awarding expensing, monitoring and evaluation, and adherence to financial compliance
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To facilitate and coordinate research capacity development interventions for M&D students
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Management of research information systems, including databases of funded students

CORE COMPETENCIES
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Knowledge and experience of postgraduate scholarships in the context of Higher Education and relevant administrative, financial and faculty structures, processes and practices
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Knowledge and experience of structures, functions, procedures, policies and practices of external funding agencies and organisation
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Knowledge of the National Research Foundation’s policies, procedures, and programmes
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Experience with financial management (thorough knowledge of the ITS financial and student systems will be an advantage)
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Experience coordinating research development workshops or other research development interventions for postgraduate students
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Compiling and managing the maintenance of accessible data for reporting and record keeping
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Assist with compilation and production of various internal reports, including quarterly reports and Nelson
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Mandela University annual research report
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Producing Research Office statistics (qualitative and quantitative) to assess the number, equity profile, and success of students funded and anticipated future direction and goals.
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Strong computer literacy, particularly spreadsheets and databases
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Strong facilitation skills
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Excellent written and communication skills
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Ability to work under pressure, meet set deadlines, learn continuously and adapt to changing internal and external environments
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Ability to work independently and within a team
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Accept responsibility and accountability
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A service and humanising orientation

REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must:
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Possess Grade 12 qualification or equivalent
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Have 2-5 years relevant experience in a higher education institution
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Experience working in a research support or research management department, within the higher education sector will be an advantage
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A bachelors degree will be an advantage ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
08 July (allow two weeks between opening and closing dates for applications)

Contact information

Lavern.Redcliffe@mandela.ac.za Lavern.Redcliffe@mandela.ac.za