Professional Officer Reviews and Evaluation at National Research Foundation (NRF)

About the position

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 RE Directorate seeks to appoint a Professional Officer on a permanent basis, whose key responsibilities will include the following:

• Assisting 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 Review Panel members.
• Follow-up on recommendations of Review Panel members.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in institutional visitations to address review challenges.
• Report on RE activities and outcomes.

Key Requirements:

• A post graduate 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 or research management.
• Experience in peer review 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.

The NRF is committed to employment equity and redress. Correspondence will be conducted with the shortlisted candidates only.

Closing date for applications: 22 October 2021

Desired Skills:

• project management skills
• Computer Literacy

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Middle / Department Management

Desired Qualification Level:

• Honours

About The Employer:

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