Project Administrator Clinical Grant at University of Zululand
University of Zululand · KwaDlangezwa Campus, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
The University of Zululand is looking for a Project Administrator to support a Clinical Grant at the KwaDlangezwa Campus. This 5 year fixed term role is perfect for someone with a bachelor's degree and at least two years of project administration experience. You will work closely with the Project Manager to keep grant activities running smoothly, manage budgets, and coordinate with stakeholders. If you are organised, detail oriented, and want to make a real impact in higher education, this could be the opportunity for you.
About the role
Join the University of Zululand's Grants Office as a Project Administrator for a Clinical Grant. This is a 5 year fixed term contract based at the KwaDlangezwa Campus. You will be the central point of contact for the project, supporting the Project Manager in making sure everything runs efficiently and accurately.
Your day to day work will involve preparing project plans, assisting with budgets and timeframes, keeping records up to date, and coordinating meetings and workshops. You will also communicate with internal and external stakeholders, track project deliverables, and prepare reports for the Director of Institutional Planning. Part of your role will be managing the grant's finances, monitoring expenditure, and maintaining financial databases.
This position offers a great chance to grow your administration career within a university environment while contributing to a meaningful clinical grant project. You will be part of a supportive team that values accuracy, reliability, and initiative. If you enjoy keeping things organised and working with people, this role is for you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study
- Minimum of 2 years experience in project administration
- Knowledge of project management principles
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Understanding of financial principles
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent reporting and time management abilities
- Relationship management and facilitation skills
- Coordination and problem solving skills
- Attributes: attention to detail, ability to multitask, works well under pressure, confidential, reliable, ethical, shows initiative
Responsibilities
- Prepare project plans by collating department proposals into the DHET template
- Assist in preparing proposals, budgets and timeframes for the Clinical Grant
- Provide administration support and maintain accurate record keeping
- Coordinate all aspects of the Clinical Grant and act as central point of contact for the project team
- Facilitate meetings and workshops as needed
- Handle project related enquiries from internal and external stakeholders
- Monitor and track activities to ensure deliverables are met according to the project plan
- Prepare project status reports for the Director of Institutional Planning
- Prepare annual reports for submission to DHET
- Maintain financial databases of all cost centres and administer the budget
- Monitor expenditure to avoid under or over spending
Benefits
13th Cheque, Medical Aid, Pension Fund, Group Life, Housing Allowance, Study Benefits
Job details
- Organisation
- University of Zululand
- Location
- KwaDlangezwa Campus, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Junior (2+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Administration & Office
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the University of Zululand on a project that really matters. For your application, make sure your CV clearly shows your project administration experience and your bachelor's degree. Highlight any times you worked with budgets, organised meetings, or coordinated teams. The university values attention to detail and reliability, so include examples that show you can handle confidential information and work under pressure. In an interview, they might ask how you manage multiple tasks or track project deliverables. Be ready to talk about your organisational skills and how you use MS Office in your daily work. Also note that this is a 5 year contract, so show that you are looking for stability and are committed to seeing a project through from start to finish. Good luck!
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