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 budgetsThis includes :
liaising with PIs and host institutionsattending regular project meetingsraising and addressing matters regarding project activities and budgetmanaging disbursementsreporting back on project progress and statusproject monitoring and support – review technical and financial reports and make recommendations to management.developing / updating project summaries on projects being managedcoordinating review meetingsfiling project documentationIn consultation with and under the supervision of a Programme Manager and operating within clearly defined boundariesProgram 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 communityFacilitation 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 researchfield queries from applicants and institutionsfacilitate the peer review and selection processes including coordinating selection committee meetingscontribute to the preparation of EMC submissions for award approvalsfacilitate drafting and signing of funding agreementsprovide feedback to applicants, including award letters and project initiation lettersStakeholder 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 outputsSupport 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 meetingsDrafting of meeting reports and monitoring of actionsContribute 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 disciplineAt 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 / meetingsAdvantageous :
BSc degree or equivalent in biomedical science or related disciplineDemonstrated 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 managementAdministrative / Management jobs