Project Manager: Ichthyology & Fisheries Science (DIFS)

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. 

The Department of the Ichthyology & Fisheries Science invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team. 

Main Objectives

• The purpose of this job is to provide effective and efficient project management and financial management and administrative control of the externally funded research contracts within the DIFS and its units/divisions.

The Requirements

B.Com. Degree in Management or Financial Accounting (or equivalent) PLUS at least 6 year’s relevant experience. In all instances, relevant experience must include: –

• An excellent understanding of accounting principles, with the ability to consolidated sets of accounts in the required format/s.
• The ability to investigate and reconcile multiple accounts is essential.
• Excellent experience in working within a computerized accounting environment and having worked with these accounting environments and in Microsoft Excel at an advanced level.
•  Previous experience in working with word-processing (including being able to create and maintain databases), e-mail and the internet.
• An excellent record of academic research project management and financial management experience in multi-institutional and multi-national projects, and with experience in managing projects in the life sciences or environmental consulting sphere (or similar) is essential.
• Experience in administering and/or hosting multi-institutional and multi-national meetings/conferences.
• Experience in providing high level (e.g. Director/Head of Department) support in project management is essential.
• Experience in providing student support in project management is essential.
• Previous administrative experience designing, developing, planning, co-ordinating and executing administrative processes and projects in support of the strategic imperatives of the Department. –
• Experience in research project report preparation including financial tables and the narrative that accompanies these financials is essential.
• Candidates must demonstrate an understanding, have knowledge, and extensive experience in interpreting and working with legal documents.
• A formal legal background would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience in reviewing, interpreting and governing research contracts and/or academic contracts is essential.