Admin Assistant: Contract-Grants Monitoring and Strategic Learning at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
The National Research Foundation seeks to appoint an Administrative Assistant within the Grant Management and Systems Administration (GMSA) Directorate

Key Responsibilities:

• General office administrationOffice financial monitoring and administrationProactively managing the Director’s diaryMaintaining a filing systemSupporting the directorate in the implementation of projects in a matrix environmentOrganising workshops and meetings including taking minutesArranging logistics for local and international travelHandling and processing communication to the office (e
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• e-mail, telephone, fax, mail)Liaising with internal and external stakeholdersParticipate in the creation of grants and grants administration

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12 / Senior Certificate / National Certificate / Vocational 4 /N3 N4 N5/ NQF 4

Minimum Experience:

• 1-5 years

• At least a Grade 12 certificateGood financial administration / procurement experienceProven competency in the use of MS Office suite, particularly with MS Word and Excel, Proven experience in all aspects of professional office administration

Experience:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detailGood communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge:

• Ability to interact professionally with a wide range of stakeholdersAbility to manage time and to work under pressureAbility to work independently and within teams

The NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Desired Skills:

• Skilled in applied field of position
• Knowledge to be relevant
• Responsible in performing duties

About The Employer:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural science, engineering, social science and humanities