Senior Faculty Officer (Research)

The Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management invites applications for the full time position of Senior Faculty Officer (Research). The successful incumbent will support and strengthen the research enterprise in the Faculty by providing professional research and financial support services to academic members of staff as well as School research advisors, the Faculty Research Committee, the Assistant Dean Research and the Dean. S/he will report to the Assistant Dean Research and the Faculty Business Manager.

Requirements:

• An Honours Degree and/or an equivalent appropriate qualification plus at least five years relevant research support and/or university finance experience.
• The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of the nature of the research enterprise at tertiary level. In addition, s/he must display strong interpersonal skills, financial reporting skills, report writing skills, a high level of computer literacy and excellent organisational ability. S/he should be able to work constructively as part of a team, display initiative and work strategically and independently with limited supervision. Accuracy and attention to detail is of utmost importance.
• Knowledge of DHET research policies, NRF funding policies and procedures, Oracle finance system, website content management, and citation tools are highly recommended

Duties:

• Monitor and compile research outputs from Schools within the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management.
• Provide information to academic members of staff across the Faculty regarding research incentives and funding.
• Administer the Faculty research budget and funding applications including conference applications and research project grants.
• Management and co-ordinate academic events, e.g. conferences, symposia, round tables, publication launches, seminars and workshops, etc.
• Manage RINC processes.
• Manage and maintain all aspects of research administration.

Closing Date: 25 January 2017.