Liaison Officer at NRF National Research Foundation

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 Science Education Manager: SAASTA, within Research, Innovation and Impact Support and Advancement (RIISA) at the business unit SAASTA. This is an Employment Equity position and preferred candidates would be African males. The position will be based at St John College Technology and Innovation Hub in Mthatha.

Key Responsibilities:

• Key responsibility is the Coordination of the St John College Technology and Innovation (SJCTI) Hub activities, which include: Liaising with SE partners within the clusters Administration of the database of partners and awareness initiatives for project implementations Assist in coordination of implementation of projects plans across the clusters
• Participate in clusters meetings, conferences, webinars and workshops
• Provide support to clusters partners Work on logistics of venues / platforms in the clusters Monitoring of the implementations within the clusters Collect and collate clusters data for uploading on the SEIMS system and reporting Assist the Cluster Coordinator in implementing plans for the project/s Assist the Cluster Coordinator in developing terms of reference for granting and procurement Evaluation of granting and procurement proposals Reconcile contracts Provide technical advice to the potential grant holders Assist the Cluster Coordinator in development of project business plans and annual performance plans Provide input and information for quarterly reporting Provide technical advice to stakeholders Engaging with internal and external stakeholders on matters of common interest Continuous monitoring of expenditure to avoid over- or under-expenditure Assist the Cluster Coordinator in compiling project budgets Collect and distribute data on correct templates for SEIMS, monitoring, and reporting
• Compiling project reports

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma / NQF 7

Minimum Experience:

• 3-9 years

• Degree or equivalent (NQF Level 7) in STEM
• 3 years’ experience in science education sector, experience as a teacher or tutor will serve as an advantage
• Be fluent in English and IsiXhosa

Experience:

• Experience in science education sector, experience as a teacher or tutor will serve as an advantage

Knowledge:

• Education related policy documents such as CAPS; Green/White Papers; Frameworks and Concepts
• Strategic planning and coordination Stakeholder and network management Resources management Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems and tools

Additional Notes:
Digital literacy skills which include information literacy skills, media literacy skills, and information and communication technology (ICT).Ability to work independently and as part of a [URL Removed] communication and writing [URL Removed] to work under pressure with minimal [URL Removed] 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 science development agency established through the National Research Foundation Act (Act No. 23 of 1998), reporting to the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). The agency supports and promotes research and human capital development through innovative grant funding and partnerships, the provision of National Research Facilities and science engagement platforms 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 DSTI to be the national coordinator for Science Engagement in South Africa.