South African Medical Research Council (Samrc) Vacancies

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Overview This is an explanation of a Programme Assistant (C) position within the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC). The role is located in Cape Town, falls under the Strategic Health Innovation Partnerships (SHIP) Programme in the Grants, Innovation and Product Development (GIPD) Division, and reports to SHIP Senior Programme Managers. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative, operational, financial, and stakeholder liaison support to ensure the effective implementation of SHIP programmes and strategic initiatives, including national and international research and innovation partnerships. This is a 3-year contract position, with one vacancy available in the academic industry, offering a remuneration of R537,033 per annum, cost to company. The job reference number is R990A. What you will do The Programme Assistant (C) will be responsible for a range of administrative, operational, financial, and liaison duties. Key responsibilities include: Programme Administration: * Coordinating the preparation of programme reports, presentations, proposals, concept notes, and funder submissions. * Maintaining programme records, databases, contracts, and document management systems. * Coordinating the collection and validation of programme outputs and activities for reporting and audit purposes. * Supporting budget monitoring, invoice tracking, payments, and contract renewal processes. * Ensuring accurate filing and record-keeping of programme and project documentation. Administrative Support: * Providing diary and calendar management for programme managers. * Coordinating meetings, workshops, steering committee meetings, and stakeholder engagements. * Arranging travel, accommodation, venues, catering, and meeting logistics. * Processing procurement requests, payment requests, and travel claims in accordance with SAMRC policies and procedures. * Liaising with internal support units, including Finance, Supply Chain Management, Legal Services, Communications, and Events Management. Stakeholder Liaison: * Supporting the planning and coordination of stakeholder meetings and events. * Maintaining stakeholder databases and participant records. * Preparing and distributing agendas, meeting packs, minutes, and action trackers. * Assisting with the development of stakeholder communication materials, including reports, presentations, newsletters, and website content. Requirements (from the original advert) Core Requirements: * 3-year tertiary qualification in business management, public administration, secretarial, office management or verified alternative equivalent on NQF6. * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in secretarial & office management, public administration, or project management. * Experience in managing scheduling for two managers or more. * Experience in procurement. * Experience in financial administration. * Experience in event coordination. Advantageous: * Certificate in Financial Administration and/or Supply Chain Administration. * Experience working in a public funding and/or research environment or similar. * Experience of working within the prescripts of the PFMA (Public Finance Management Act). * Experience with the JDE Financial Management System and financial administration. Who should apply Candidates possessing a 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF6) in relevant fields such as business management, public administration, secretarial, or office management are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in secretarial and office management, public administration, or project management, specifically with proven experience in managing schedules for two or more managers, procurement, financial administration, and event coordination. Individuals with additional qualifications in financial or supply chain administration, or experience in public funding, research environments, or working within PFMA guidelines, would be at an advantage. Deadline 11 November 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-medical-research-council-samrc-vacancies-11 Source: govpage

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