RESEARCH DIRECTORATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT GRANT Research Development Grant Manager (1 post) One (1) year contract appointment – renewal of contract will depend on the availability of funds (Ref: SMU/MMM/2015/1) Requirements: • Matric/Grade 12 • Three(3) year degree • At least eight(8) years relevant experience (inclusive of management and research) • Financial experience and knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting and financial reporting • Knowledge of financial policies, systems and procedures • Experience and working knowledge of current enabling legislation as related to health and research • Experience and knowledge of current enabling legislation as related to Human Resources • Experience in supervising and managing staff • Knowledge of project management principles • Computer Literacy - word and Excel skills • Valid driver’s licence Competency Profile: Desirable personal attributes and competencies: • Teamwork and co-operation, Innovation, initiative and problem solving • Leadership ability and skill, organizational ability • Decision making ability • Negotiating ability • Good interpersonal skills / human relations ability and networking ability • Analytical thinking • Display appropriate degrees of autonomy, creativity and flexibility and ability to selfmanagement Incumbent should possess: • Sound administration skills • Numeracy and literacy skills • Business acumen and business writing skills • Sound financial management and financial analysis and budgeting skills • Good Communication skills (verbal and written) • Technical skills (in relevant field) Duties: • Planning, budgeting and financial reporting for the Research Grant’s projects o Annual staffing and operational budgets o Income and expenditure projections • Research Grants/Funds Management and Reporting o Liaise and correspond with funding agency with regards to preparing contractual agreements and budget • Project Resourcing through effective procurement and payment management o Liaison with Principal investigators/study managers and other relevant staff o Ensure appropriate resourcing for projects and ensure cost control through budgeting and expenditure control o Develop communication network to ensure effective communication and flow of information • Staff Management o Manage Researchers in relation to their activities and responsibilities to ensure that they render a service to the grant of an acceptable standards and they work within the university finance and HR policies and procedures o Involve and collaborate with staff, keeping them informed of relevant work related issues • General Effective Participation in the management of the Research Grant o Attend and participate in management meetings, providing expertise and presenting updated relevant information o Ensure accurate and timeous reporting and record keeping o Maintain and manage an efficient document filling and management system, including archiving procedures …………………………………………..………………………………………………………………. Closing date: 20 February 2015 Typed applications which should contain comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of all qualifications and contact details of three referees, should be forwarded, for the attention of Mrs MM Makgati, to the Deputy Director: Human Resource, P.O Box 68, Medunsa, 0204 or e-mail applications in MS Word format, to mercia.makgati@smu.ac.za . It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: (012) 521-4393. The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.