Job TitleHead: Pre-award SupportLocationJohannesburg,ZAOrganization NameResearch OfficeDepartment DescriptionThe University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (WITS) aspires to be an increasingly research-intensive university. In the complex world of research, a supportive research administration is vital for success. The University Research Office (URO) is therefore tasked with providing a range of supportive services to the researchers of the University.
Purpose: The main purpose of this post is to provide project management, writing and budgeting services so as to secure international research grants for academics across the University.
The major business of the Pre-award Support Unit will be to provide project management, expert advice, technical support and writing contributions that will assist academics to submit competitive grant proposals to selected external, mainly international, funders for research funding and postgraduate student bursaries. Collectively these activities are referred to as pre-award activities.
Key responsibilities include the following:Develop and maintain the semi self-sustainable Pre-award Support Unit; Matching academics with suitable international funding opportunities; Support the preparation of large, complex grant applications through project management, expert contributions based on a deep knowledge of the funding opportunity, project budgeting, grant writing and editing, and so forth;Environment scanning looking for new funding opportunities and helping people apply successfully;Supporting academics with the writing of applications for fellowships and academic prizes; General research management duties.Brief DescriptionRequirements: The successful candidate will need to have at least a post-secondary school qualification in a suitable field and at least three years of experience in a university office of research support. Other key requirements include:Research management skills and experienceProject management skills Service attitudeGood ICT skills, specifically database, Outlook, Office suite, internet browsers Building interpersonal relationships and partnerships, especially with individual and groups of academicsA willingness to work long hours at times of pending deadlinesAnalytical thinking / problem solvingInitiative and confidenceTime management skillsResilience - underwritten by good health and stamina,Common sense.
Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To Apply
To apply: Candidates should submit a covering letter clearly indicating which post they are applying for, a detailed CV with names, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of three referees to Ms. Khensani Mathebula: Officer, Central Human Resources Office, University of the Witwatersrand, Private 3, Wits, 2050E-mail: khensani.mathebula@wits.ac.za
Informal inquires may be directed to Dr. Robin.Drennan@wits.ac.za.
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the current employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
Closing Date: 20 December 2024
Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.
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