Cape Town - Programme Administrator (Salary R10k)

Seeks to appoint an Administrator in the Cape Town office to support the Director and researchers in the financial and administrative management of the research programme. The level of appointment will depend on the mix of qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
The candidate will be required to:
Provide efficient administrative, organizational and secretarial support to the Director and researchers of the Child, Youth, Family and Social Development (CYFSD) programme in the Cape Town office as well as the Administrative Manager of CYFSD
Liaise with Corporate Services and respond to queries
Manage programme and project finances and the processing of claims and payments
Update and maintain financial activity and performance filing systems and databases
Prepare and monitor project budgets, expenditure, milestones, deliverables, correspondence and conferences and report on them
Ensure that infrastructure, equipment and services are available to ensure a high level of effectiveness and efficiency within the research programme
Organise meetings, workshops and conferences and produce minutes and records and facilitate travel arrangements thereof.
Scan the funding and dissemination environment for opportunities for the research programme and liaise with funders, users and the media
Key requirements include:
A post matric qualification and proven senior-level relevant office experience, thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, email / InternetThe position requires a candidate with a commitment to excellence and strong team orientation. A high level of administrative and financial skill, and advanced computer literacy Intellectual and personal integrity, a well developed work ethic, and drive A strong user orientation, ability to prioritize, and an understanding of a research environment Advanced computer literacy; Intellectual and personal integrity, a well developed work ethic, and drive;A strong user orientation and an ability to prioritise; Flexibility and independence, and aptitude for innovation; The ability to get on with other people and to motivate and coordinate staff; A capacity to work under pressure and to work after hours when needed; Presentable and confident with excellent spoken and written English fluency.The environment demands a high level of competency, a teamwork orientation while expecting the incumbent to be self-motivated and able to work