Duties and responsibilities:
Coordinate national research projects within the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) to attain deliverables within the set time, with agreed resources and within budget by applying project management principles.
Set up budget estimates, control project costs, and manage risks.
Liaise with project stakeholders and funders regarding project schedule and deliverables.
Provide project management training to CTL staff.
Update and distribute service agreement contracts with various national and international institutions.
Prepare correspondence, including meeting minutes, for team/stakeholders.
Communicate with stakeholders/sponsors regarding project progress about timelines, funding and deliverables.
Organise logistical arrangements with regard to workshops and conferences online/face-to-face.
Coordinate and assist with the preparation of reports pertaining to projects' progress and deliverables.
Support project external and internal evaluation processes and audits.
Ensure quality management of project deliverables.
Collaborate with other researchers within CTL and UFS on data-related research and analysis.
Interpret results from the above-mentioned and write reports based on findings.
Inherent Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or an Advanced Diploma/B.Tech degree/Postgraduate Certificate on NQF Level 7 or a 3-year National Diploma on NQF Level 6 in Project Management or related field.
A minimum of two (2) years' relevant working experience in project management.
Recommendations:
Project management experience within the higher education environment.
Knowledge of university systems, policies, and procedures.