Universiteit van Pretoria / University of Pretoria Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences African Centre for Gene Technologies Project Manager (Ref: 9274) (Three year contract) (Peromnes post level 7)

In the pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

Duties:  The incumbent will be expected to coordinate activities in a three year European Union
funded project under the EU Africa-Caribbean-Pacific programme, where the University of Pretoria
is the lead agency in a consortium involving South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania and Malawi.
The project will be coordinated through the office of the African Centre for Gene Technologies, based
at the University of Pretoria.  Reporting to the Director of the African Centre for Gene Technologies,
the project administrator will be expected to liaise closely with the project manager of a related project
that is funded through the Carnegie Corporation and is based at the University of Malawi.
The successful candidate will be responsible for general administration of the POL-SABINA project, including:
- Coordinating the creation of a Virtual Research Environment involving all the partner institutions
- Arranging short term training on a variety of topics including project management, proposal writing,
  IP management etc
- Arranging workshops involving policy makers, scientists, entrepreneurs etc
- Tracking of progress against agreed milestones and objectives
- Ensuring deliverables are on brief, on budget and on time
- Ensuring that financial management and reporting meet the stringent requirements laid down for a EU-ACP
  project
- Arranging for exchange visits between scientists in partner institutions
- Coordinating the activities of an international advisory group
- Liaising with the project management committee

Minimum requirements:  A MSc with knowledge of natural product science or related topic.
Training in project management and administration. Excellent organization skills.

Recommended requirements:  A PhD degree. Understanding of business development processes and
intellectual property.

For further information contact Prof Jane Morris (012) 420- 6007

The total remuneration package for this position ranges from approximately R292, 857 to R361, 000
(excluding Medical Aid benefits) as determined by UP policy guidelines

Closing Date:  10 March 2010

Applicants are requested to forward a detailed Curriculum Vitae, WITHOUT certificates, quoting the applicable reference number to: The Personnel Administrator: Human Communications, PO Box 1305, Rivonia 2128 or fax to: 086 619-7692 or e-mail MS Word format to: genevieve@humancommunications.co.zaTo query whether we have received your application, please call (011) 807- 3260.

No Application will be considered after the closing date, and if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 May 2010, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

All candidates complying with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.

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