Assistant Officer: Natural and Agricultural Sciences (Post Level 13) (Contract appointment: 1 year) Job ID: 5786 at University of the Free State

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. 

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide support to the design, development, delivery, and management of funding applications.
• Assist with completion of online funding application forms.
• Create, maintain, and enter information into RIMS database.
•  Coordinate the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences ethics applications.
• Provide training and workshops for all Faculty Research Committees (Ethics training and funding applications).
• Develop and maintain the grants and contracts module.
• Test and troubleshoot the system, especially after upgrades.
• Provide support to the development of user manuals and related SOP’s.
• Provide access to funding applications and Human Resources Ethics modules.
• Ensure efficient reviews of ethics applications; ensure applications are processed timeously to avoid applications missing the agenda deadline.
• Provide accurate reporting as required by Senior director to inform strategic decisions.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or a B. Tech degree on NQF Level 7.
• Recommendations:
• Knowledge of Research Information Management Systems.
• 6 – 12 months administrative experience.