Professional Officer: Reviews and Evaluation at National Research Foundation

About the position

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is a statutory body mandated to contribute to national development by sup-porting and promoting research and human capacity development through funding and provision of the necessary re-search infrastructure, in order to facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of science and technology, including humanities, social sciences and indigenous knowledge. The mandate of the NRF extends to developing, supporting and maintaining national research facilities; supporting and promoting public awareness of, and engagement with, science; and promoting the development and maintenance of the national science system and sup-porting Government priorities

The Reviews and Evaluations (RE) Directorate is the custodian and driver for reviews and/or evaluations of: research and scholarship applications; researchers; funding instruments; and research divisions and institutions.

The NRF seeks to appoint a Professional Officer within the Reviews and Evaluations directorate.

Key Responsibilities:• Assist in the identification, development, adaptation and implementation of business processes, documents and systems. • Assist in the on-going maintenance, improvement and management of business processes and systems. • Plan, organise and coordinate review panel meetings. • Identify and invite reviewers and panellists for RE reviews. • Assist in the validation of outcomes of the technical screening of applications for reviews. • Provide accurate and timely information and data for periodic reports. • Compile recommendations from the Review Panel members. • Follow-up on recommendations of the Review Panel members. • Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. • Report on RE activities and outcomes.

Key Requirements:• A 4-year degree (or equivalent) in the natural sciences, engineering, social sciences or humanities. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage. • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in research administration or research management. • Experience in peer review and process management. • Project management. • Computer literacy, including MS Office Suite. • Strong business and professional writing and oral communication skills in English. • Good interpersonal and client relations management skills. • A results-oriented, logical and systematic approach to planning, organising and delivering. • An understanding of the South African Higher Education landscape.