Project Administrator (Grade 10) – 5 hours per day, 5‑year contract

Location: Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Posted: 2 February 2026

Company: Rhodes University – Oppenheimer Research Chair in Environmental Justice for Inland and Coastal Fisheries (Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science)

About the Role

The Oppenheimer Research Chair is looking for a Project Administrator to support a large, socially sensitive research group. The role involves financial and administrative control, reporting, and general office support for academics, post‑docs, and postgraduate students.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective financial and administrative control and reporting for the research group.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports in line with university and funder guidelines.
• Support multi‑institutional and multi‑national meetings and conferences.
• Maintain filing and administrative systems.
• Use social media, website design, and graphics for marketing (advantage).
• Assist with personal assistance and media management (advantage).

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Approximately four years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of financial management and accounting principles.
• Experience consolidating accounts in an electronic environment.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency in word processing, database creation, email, and internet use.
• Experience setting up and maintaining filing and administrative systems.
• Experience with social media marketing, website design, and graphics is a plus.
• Personal assistance or media management experience is a plus.

Application Process

Submit a comprehensive CV, relevant qualifications, and a motivation letter. Include:

• Reasons for leaving previous jobs.
• Referees who are or were your direct line managers (name, title, contact number, and email).

All documents must be uploaded through our online recruitment system. Hand‑written applications will not be accepted. Failure to provide all required information will result in disqualification.

For questions, email hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.

Selection Process

Short‑listing, assessment or presentation, and interview. Shortlisted candidates will be notified of interview dates.

Remuneration (Grade 10)

Basic Pensionable Salary: R232,225 per annum

Cost to Company (approx.): R328,548 per annum

Closing Date

11 February 2026

If you are not contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Our Values

Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Collegiality, Compassion.

Rhodes University encourages applications from South African members of under‑represented groups, persons with disabilities, and spouses or partners of existing staff.

All appointments comply with the Employment Equity Act, Immigration Act, and university recruitment policies.

Apply

To apply, visit ru.simplify.hr.