Project Coordinator at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        

• Coordinating project activities, group and Principal Investigator's meeting resources, equipment, and information;
• Preparing necessary presentation materials for meetings, including minutes and ensuring timely dissemination;
• Maintaining comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports;
• Ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements;
• Managing the administrative processes of all the projects within the Reproductive Immunology Research Consortium in Africa (RIRCA);
• Communicating and collaborating effectively with stakeholders at all levels;
• Liaising with various departments/Units within SU ( e.g. Procurement, HREC, Post-Doctoral Office, Transport Department, Business Management, Finance and the Grant Management  Office), as well as external stakeholders to ensure that the RIRCA project outputs align with SU's processes and procedures;
• Assisting with financial administration.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• Proven experience as a Project Administrator / Coordinator, or a similar role;
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• The ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Strong time management skills;
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office package (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams), Zoom, and other forms of electronic communication.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• An understanding of Stellenbosch University's systems will be advantageous.