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Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

The South African Medical Research CouncilCape Town, ZA
11 days ago
Job description

Job title : Project Coordinator

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : November 08, 2025

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Responsibilities according to Key Performance Areas :

Project Management

  • Responsible for the management of a portfolio of projects / grant awards (SHIP, EDCTP3 / GHP, SAMRC) to ensure conduct and delivery of the projects in line with approved timelines, milestones and budgets
  • This includes :

  • liaising with PIs and host institutions
  • attending regular project meetings
  • raising and addressing matters regarding project activities and budget
  • managing disbursements
  • reporting back on project progress and status
  • project monitoring and support – review technical and financial reports and make recommendations to management.
  • developing / updating project summaries on projects being managed
  • coordinating review meetings
  • filing project documentation
  • In consultation with and under the supervision of a Programme Manager and operating within clearly defined boundaries
  • Program Coordination

  • Lead and manage timely submission of high-quality South African Annual Workplans and reports to EDCTP3 / GHP (e.g. In-Kind Activities (IKAAs))
  • Take initiative to source, extract and collate programme statistics and outputs for funder reports (EDCTP3 / GHP, DSTI, OHAMR, SAMRC) and compile the reports for submission. This includes reporting on IKAAS to EDCTP.
  • Supply impact assessment reports of SA participation in EDCTP3 / GHP, OHAMR, EP-PerMed, and GloPID-R with key statistics & indicators upon request. This includes liaising with the relevant secretariats, project coordinators, and project managers to obtain information on funded SA projects.
  • File programme documentation and maintain a database of information related to the administration and management of South African initiatives and projects related to the EU (EDCTP3 / GHP, OHAMR, and GloPID-R)
  • Take initiative to source relevant EDCTP3 / GHP, OHAMR, and GloPID-R calls and other relevant information for reporting to SAMRC and DSTI and dissemination to the SA research community
  • Facilitation of RFAs under the supervision and sign-off of programme manager, as required, including :
  • liaising with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate drafting and publicizing of RFAs through email, webinars, and / or roadshows, particularly to historically disadvantaged institutions of higher learning and research
  • field queries from applicants and institutions
  • facilitate the peer review and selection processes including coordinating selection committee meetings
  • contribute to the preparation of EMC submissions for award approvals
  • facilitate drafting and signing of funding agreements
  • provide feedback to applicants, including award letters and project initiation letters
  • Stakeholder Liaison

  • Serve as focal point of all South African EDCTP3 / GHP and, OHAMR funded projects and initiatives for efficient and effective coordination and administration.
  • Act as a communication linkage between General Assembly members in DSTI / SAMRC and the EDCTP Africa Office in any scientific and policy matters in the interest of both EDCTP3 / GHP and South Africa.
  • Contribute to arranging and participating in internal and external stakeholder events / meetings, including support for agenda preparation and dissemination of meeting materials and drafting media outputs
  • Support meeting planning and logistics in coordination with the administration staff, Programme Manager, Corporate and Marketing Division, Office manager and SAMRC Events team for larger beneficiary meetings
  • Drafting of meeting reports and monitoring of actions
  • Contribute to the preparation of stakeholder communication materials (e.g. website material, presentations, reports, etc.)
  • Requirements

    Core requirements

  • 3-year tertiary qualification in a science or related discipline
  • At least 2 - 3 years of relevant experience coordinating / managing projects / grants (i.e. proven project management skills) as defined in the core key performance areas stipulated above.
  • Experience in stakeholder liaison including coordinating stakeholder events / meetings
  • Advantageous :

  • BSc degree or equivalent in biomedical science or related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience working in a public funding and / or research environment or similar, managing or coordinating projects, grants, fellowships or scholarships.
  • Experience working in international research funding programmes, particularly European Union / Commission-related funding programmes.
  • Experience in multi-institutional programme coordination including contract management
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