Chief Officer: Project Administrator at South African Medical Research Council (MRC)

GENOMICS CENTRE

(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.

CHIEF OFFICER: PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

Duration: Five-Year Contract

The SAMRC’s Genomics Centre requires a suitably qualified and experienced Chief Officer: Project Administrator. The Chief Officer: Project Administrator is needed to provide administrative support to the Unit, including planning and co-ordinating local and international travel, asset management, supply chain management and ordering of laboratory equipment and supplies, preparations for stakeholder engagements, finance management, and waste management.

Responsibilities:

Administration and coordination

• To plan, coordinate and manage all logistics and operational aspects of the administration function of the Genomics Centre.
• To arrange local and international travel arrangements for all staff.
• To manage all assets at the Genomics Centre.
• To assisting in workshop arrangement and catering.
• To place orders for Laboratory equipment and Supplies in accordance with SAMRC. procurement policies and to arrange for payment of goods and services.
• To provide secretariat duties for all genomic center meetings.
• To provide logistical support for stakeholder engagements.
• To prepare of documentation for stakeholder meetings.

Financial management and co-ordination

• To ensure that all purchases are done within budget of the Genomics Centre.
• To create and maintain up to date financial spreadsheets to ensure that there is budget available before procurement take places.
• To provide Clients with quotes and invoices and to ensure receipt of payment from clients for Genomics Services.

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Cleaning and waste management

• To direct the correct cleaning contractors for the Genomics Centre and ensure they are effectively doing their duty.
• To ensure the lab waste management and laundry services are done on a weekly basis.

Core Requirements:

• 3-year National Diploma Office Administrative/ Business Management or similar relevant qualification or higher.
• At least 5 years office administrative support experience in a high-level support environment
• 1 – 2 years’ experience in Travel Management – local and international.
• 1 – 2 years of knowledge and experience in the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Supply Chain Management (SCM).
• Advanced experience in MS Excel, proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Advantageous:

• More than 2 years’ experience in Travel Management – local and international
• More than 2 years of knowledge and experience in the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). Applicants are advised that the SAMRC has adopted a Workplace Policy on Covid-19 Vaccinations as part of its conditions of employment. The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.

A salary in the region of R379 853 per annum, cost-to-company.

 

PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R484A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.

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Location :Cape Town, Western Cape

Closing date: 17 April 2022

HOW TO APPLY

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