Project Coordinator: Business Advancemen at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
The Business Advancement Directorate seeks to appoint Project Coordinators whose key responsibilities will include

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and prepare a wide range of high-quality documents, including programme reports, proposals, grant applications, presentations, and standard operating procedures
• Prepare and distribute all stakeholder communications, including meeting agendas, minutes, action items, newsletters, and official correspondence
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance programme efficiency and impact
• Serve as primary administrative contact for programme partners and participantsCoordinate all programme activities, including scheduling and resource allocationDrive communication and stakeholder liaison between all stakeholders (partners, internal teams, participants)
• Address partner and participant inquiries in a timely and professional manner, providing exceptional support
• Provide administrative support to management team, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and expense reporting
• Serve as a central information resource for the team, ensuring smooth internal communication and workflow
• Assist in the onboarding and training of new team members, fostering a collaborative team environment

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma / NQF 7

Minimum Experience:

• 3-5 years

• Bachelors in Degree or equivalent qualification working in universities, research councils and government (preferably Honours)Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in end-to-end project management and support

Experience:

• Problem solving abilityAdvanced verbal and presentation skillsAdvanced written communication skillsStrategic Report writingData managementStrong quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities

Knowledge:

• Advanced computer proficiency with MS Office suiteStakeholder relationships

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 established by an Act of Parliament and mandated to contribute to national development by supporting, promoting and advancing research and human capacity development, through funding and the provision of the necessary research 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; and supporting and promoting public awareness of, and engagement with, science. The NRF is a well-established organisation that is highly networked within the knowledge system, nationally and internationally. It is the principal organisation responsible for promoting the national research enterprise and is the primary public funder of postgraduate students and researchers and provider of research infrastructure in the country. It has well-developed, best practice research evaluation and support systems.