Project Coordinator

Job Reference Number: R916A
Department: Research Capacity Development
Business Unit:
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

The South African Medical Research Council’s (SAMRC) Research Capacity Development (RCD) Division is seeking to appoint a Project Coordinator.

The South African Medical Research Council’s (SAMRC) Research Capacity Development (RCD) Division is seeking to appoint a Project Coordinator to take responsibility for coordinating a portfolio of scholarship awards funded by the SAMRC. The incumbent will also provide administrative and coordination support to the Scholarships Manager across all scholarship programmes.

• Project Management: Administer a portfolio of scholarship awards by ensuring compliance with award conditions, managing disbursements, monitoring progress, reviewing technical and financial reports, and maintaining accurate project documentation.
• Programme Administration and RFA Facilitation: Support the facilitation of Requests for Applications (RFAs) under the guidance of the Programme Manager. This includes coordinating selection and approval processes, liaising with applicants and institutions, preparing award letters and funding agreements, and contributing to programme reports and statistics.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate and participate in internal and external stakeholder meetings, workshops, and events. This includes assisting with logistical arrangements, preparation of agendas and meeting materials, drafting of minutes, monitoring action items, and contributing to communication materials such as reports, presentations, and website content.

Duration of contract: Permanent

Remuneration: A salary in the region of R per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.

• 3-year relevant tertiary qualification in a science discipline or similar qualification or higher
• At least 2-3 years’ experience coordinating/managing projects, grants or scholarships (i.e. proven project management skills)
• Proven experience administering funding, stakeholder communication and coordinating meetings

• BSc degree in biomedical or health sciences field
• Demonstrated experience working in a public funding and/or research environment or similar, managing or coordinating projects, grants, fellowships or scholarships
• A good understanding of the public research environment and capacity development
• Preferably demonstrated experience in working across academia, government departments, industry, and philanthropy

Closing Date: 6 March 2026