Human Science Research Council Vacancy Application Details

Company

Human Science Research Council (HSRC)

Reference #

AISA AA/12/01

Location

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Afric

Introduction

Job Functions

Research,Research and Development

Specification

• 2 x Administrative Clerks

• 12 months project contract

• Successful applicants will need to ensure that they are able to avail themselves for the full 12 months of the project including the training period.

• The main objectives in terms of the position advertised for this project are:

• • To assist a fieldwork team to collect reliable data, analyse and provide 9 Province and 1 National Report
  • Deliver the project in line with extremely tight deadlines

• In line with the project deliverables the following key responsibilities were identified:

• • Compiling and updating the records of all short-term contract employees;
  • Distributing and reconciling all attendance registers required for payroll submissions
  • Distributing and collating all payroll information;
  • Responsible for liaisons between senior staff, the HR Department, payroll and all short-term contract employees;
  • Assist with the coordination of research booking of accommodation and transport logistics for fieldwork teams across all the nine provinces of South Africa;
  • Scheduling meetings and appointments;
  • Taking notes and minutes in meetings;
  • Ordering and taking stock of project-linked supplies;
  • Assist with the preparation of training and fieldwork packs;
  • Assist with financial and project reconciliations;
  • Assist with time-billing follow ups and reconciliations;
  • Assisting with overseeing the delivery of project expectations and adjusting these as necessary to ensure that the project is delivered to stated specifications and high standards.

• Applications: Please quote the above reference number on your application and include three contactable referees (with telephone and e-mail contact details). The HSRC will only consider applications that include the above requirements.

• The successful candidates will be appointed on project-based contract with specified deliverables and will be required to work a minimum 40-hour week. This work may extend to weekends but will be limited as far as possible and flexi-time arrangements could be considered through prior written approval to limit overtime expenditure

• Applications are to be submitted online at https://hsrc.jb.skillsmapafrica.com

• Should you experience challenges adding documentation you can submit these to [email protected] indicating the post reference number in the subject line. Your application will not be considered if the correct reference number for this application is not provided. You are however, still required to register your application on SkillsMap, failing to do so will result in your application not being accepted. Only applications adhering to all the requirements will be considered

• For enquiries only, not applications, please contact Dr V Mjimba on 066-072-2763 and/or Ms E Maritz on 066-072-2628. Your application will not be considered if the correct reference number for this application is not provided.

• Closing Date: 19 February 2021. We encourage applicants to submit prior to that date. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Only candidates who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of the interview

• The HSRC reserves the right to not make an appointment

APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTE

Requirements

• 2 x Administrative Clerks

• 12 months project contract

• Successful applicants will need to ensure that they are able to avail themselves for the full 12 months of the project including the training period.

• The main objectives in terms of the position advertised for this project ar

• • To assist a fieldwork team to collect reliable data, analyse and provide 9 Province and 1 National Report
  • Deliver the project in line with extremely tight deadlines

• In line with the project deliverables the following key responsibilities were identified:

• • Compiling and updating the records of all short-term contract employees;
  • Distributing and reconciling all attendance registers required for payroll submissions
  • Distributing and collating all payroll information;
  • Responsible for liaisons between senior staff, the HR Department, payroll and all short-term contract employees;
  • Assist with the coordination of research booking of accommodation and transport logistics for fieldwork teams across all the nine provinces of South Africa;
  • Scheduling meetings and appointments;
  • Taking notes and minutes in meetings;
  • Ordering and taking stock of project-linked supplies;
  • Assist with the preparation of training and fieldwork packs;
  • Assist with financial and project reconciliations;
  • Assist with time-billing follow ups and reconciliations;
  • Assisting with overseeing the delivery of project expectations and adjusting these as necessary to ensure that the project is delivered to stated specifications and high standards.

• Applications: Please quote the above reference number on your application and include three contactable referees (with telephone and e-mail contact details). The HSRC will only consider applications that include the above requirements.

• The successful candidates will be appointed on project-based contract with specified deliverables and will be required to work a minimum 40-hour week. This work may extend to weekends but will be limited as far as possible and flexi-time arrangements could be considered through prior written approval to limit overtime expenditure

• Applications are to be submitted online at https://hsrc.jb.skillsmapafrica.com/

• Should you experience challenges adding documentation you can submit these to [email protected] indicating the post reference number in the subject line. Your application will not be considered if the correct reference number for this application is not provided. You are however, still required to register your application on SkillsMap, failing to do so will result in your application not being accepted. Only applications adhering to all the requirements will be considered

• For enquiries only,not applications, please contact Dr V Mjimba on 066-072-2763 and/or Ms E Maritz on 066-072-2628. Your application will not be considered if the correct reference number for this application is not provided

• Closing Date: 19 February 2021. We encourage applicants to submit prior to that date. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Only candidates who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of the interview.

• The HSRC reserves the right to not make an appointmen

APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED