Programme Assistant (C) - SHIP Programme

About the role

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is recruiting a Programme Assistant (C) for its Strategic Health Innovation Partnerships (SHIP) Programme in the Grants, Innovation and Product Development (GIPD) Division, based in Cape Town. Reporting to the SHIP Senior Programme Managers, the post provides administrative, operational, financial and stakeholder liaison support for national and international research and innovation partnerships. It is a 3-year contract.

Key responsibilities

• Programme administration: coordinate programme reports, presentations, proposals, concept notes and funder submissions; maintain records, databases, contracts and documents; collect and validate outputs for reporting and audit; support budget monitoring, invoices, payments and contract renewals.
• Administrative support: manage diaries and calendars, coordinate meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagements, arrange travel, accommodation and venues, process procurement, payment and travel claims, and liaise with Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, Communications and Events Management.
• Stakeholder liaison: support planning of meetings and events, maintain stakeholder databases, prepare agendas, minutes and action trackers, and help produce reports, presentations, newsletters and website content.

Required profile

• NQF6 tertiary qualification in business management, public administration, secretarial or office management, or an equivalent.
• At least 5 years' experience in secretarial and office management, public administration or project management, including scheduling for two managers or more, procurement, financial administration and event coordination.
• Advantageous: certificate in Financial Administration and/or Supply Chain Administration; experience in a public funding or research environment; knowledge of the PFMA; experience with the JDE financial management system.

What we offer

• 3-year contract.
• Remuneration of R537,033 per annum, cost to company.