Project Planning and Execution

• Maintain project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate tasks, resources, and schedules to ensure timely project completion.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed. 

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Assist project head as point of contact for all project stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication.
• Prepare and deliver project updates, reports, and presentations to stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings and discussions to ensure alignment between all team members.

Technical Knowledge and Application

• Utilize technical expertise to contribute to project planning and decision-making, ensuring that all technical requirements are properly addressed.
• Assist with the identification and resolution of technical challenges, collaborating with subject matter experts as needed.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet technical specifications and quality standards

Risk Management and Problem Solving

• Identify potential project risks and issues early on and develop mitigation plans.
• Resolve conflicts or issues that may arise during project execution.
• Ensure that risk management strategies are implemented effectively to minimize disruptions.

Resource Management

• Assist in the procurement of resources, ensuring alignment with project requirements Ad hoc.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain project documentation, including contracts, progress reports, and deliverables.
• Ensure that project records are up-to-date and compliant with organizational policies.
• Prepare final project reports and assessments for stakeholders at project completion.

Minimum requirements

• PhD in the scientific field (NQF level 10) (e.g. pharmaceutical sciences, biology or related).
• Formal training in management, organization or strategy.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ project management experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ scientific experience.