Officer: RIMS Trainer and System Administrator- (1039) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide support to researchers and administrators on RIMS (Research Information Management System).
• Coordinate and Manage training for researchers and administrators regarding the electronic processes of RIMS.
• Support researchers and students on RIMS with applications within the various system modules (Ethics/Compliance and Creative Outputs).
• Manage the administration of Creative Outputs in research on RIMS.
• Liaise with external reviewers and DHET for creative outputs.
• Provide timeous feedback for Creative Outputs outcomes to the relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage the gatekeeper’s approval process for external researchers.
• Provide timeous quality checks (admin check) of researcher applications on RIMS.
• Handle general enquiries with regard to RIMS applications and processes.
• Contribute to the day-to-day functioning of the research system, including capturing data and retrieval of information from RIMS.
• Assist the RIMS team with system testing and troubleshooting.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations: 

• Applicable post-graduate qualifications, preferably a master’s degree on NQF level 9.
• Knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of research ethics and research outputs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• At least 2 years’ experience working in an electronic research system environment.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge of electronic systems functioning and the development of systems.
• Knowledge of Research Information Management System (RIMS).
• Excellent written and spoken communication and language skills.

Competencies
Required competencies:
Results Orientated: 

• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic Thinking:

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

Business Acumen:

• Proficient in using MS Office.
• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

Leading: 

• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together. 
• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and direction to others.

Building Coalitions:

• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.