About the position
Postion Summary:
The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Liaison Officer who will report to the Public Engagement Platforms Manager: SAASTA, within Research, Innovation and Impact Support and Advancement (RIISA) at the business unit, SAASTA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the coordination of Science Centre Network by;Supporting the coordination of the national science exhibitions Administering the identification of a scientific concept for an exhibit Administering the access of content specialists’ and process their involvement Support the overseeing of the idea development process Facilitate the fabrication and production (prototyping) phaseInvolved in the manufacturing the exhibit in its entirety Work with the content specialists in the sector in monitoring the production Support the overseeing of the installation of the final product Support the coordination of the travelling of the national exhibition Participate in the science engagement eventsAdministering the technical advice to science centres exhibits developmentBudget Management;Monitor the expenses in line with the budget allocatedEnsure effective utilization of cluster resourcesEnsure compliance to policies and treasury regulations Input to the department’s procurement and demand planInput to the department’s grant plan Participate in the development of terms of reference for funding and tendersParticipate in the evaluation of funding and tender proposalsProvide technical advice to the potential grant holdersParticipate in the specifications committees and evaluation committees for funding and tendersStakeholder Engagement;Resolve stakeholders’ queries as they emerge where necessary elevate to the cluster coordinator Maintain databases of stakeholdersProvide technical advice to stakeholdersOverall coordination of the stakeholdersEngage with internal and external stakeholders on matters of common interest Maintain good stakeholder relations Participate in meetings of stakeholders groupingsMonitoring, Support and Reporting;Identify possible risks and propose mitigation factorsPrepare and compile quarterly reports Distribute and collect data on correct templates for monitoring, and reporting
Minimum Qualification:
- Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma / NQF 7
Minimum Experience:
- (NQF Level 7) in STEM Three (3) year work experience
- Valid driver’s license
Experience:
- Three (3) year work experience in science engagement exhibitions
Knowledge:
- Content knowledge in science exhibitions and/or science engagement Stakeholder and network management Financial managementProject ManagementFramework of network of science centersContent knowledge in the relevant subject matterData collection for report writing Planning and organizational
Additional Notes:
Computer literateAbility to drive 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) is a government mandated research and development agency established through the National Research Foundation Act (Act No. 23 of 1998). The agency supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities, and supporting and promoting public awareness of science to the broader community, in all fields of science and technology, including natural science, engineering, social science and humanities. The South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) is a business unit of the National Research Foundation (NRF) with the mandate to advance public awareness, appreciation and engagement of science, engineering, innovation and technology in South Africa and has been appointed by the Department of Science and Innovation to be the national coordinator for Science Engagement in South Africa.
