Requirements

• Honours degree or other qualification (NQF Level 8) in Management, Administration, Finance or any other relevant field. A Master’s degree shall be an added advantage.
• The candidate should have seven (07) years’ work experience in an academic or research environment and at least five (05) years in a supervisor role.
• Experience in grants and project management would be advantageous. Advanced Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)’s Earmarked Grants and the underpinning frameworks.

Duties

• Oversee the full grant lifecycle, from application and award to implementation, reporting, and closure to ensure compliance with grant SOPs.
• Coordinate compilation and submission of applications and proposals, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and institutional priorities.
• Monitor programme performance, tracking expenditure, outputs, outcomes, and participant progress
• Manage record-keeping and change requests, and compliance with funding conditions.
• Develop and improve systems, tools, and procedures for operational efficiency and mitigation of risks.
• Lead audit processes and compliance with reporting requirements to DHET.
• Serve as the institutional Programme Manager for purposes of liaison with DHET and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure participant support frameworks, including inductions, mentorship, networking, and professional development.
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on grant processes, requirements, and best practices.
• Contribute to departmental planning, supervise the grants team, and represent the department in institutional initiatives.