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SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (SAMRC) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (SAMRC)
SENIOR SCIENTIST (R784A) - CLOSING DATE: 07 NOVEMBER 2024
GENDER AND HEALTH RESEARCH UNIT
(DURBAN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
SENIOR SCIENTIST
Duration: One-Year Contract
The South African Medical Research Council, Gender and Health Research Unit (GHRU) requires suitably qualified and experienced Senior Scientists to coordinate our disability and SRHR-related research and training projects.
Responsibilities:
• Developing study protocols and proposals (for senior post, also income generating)
• Managing research projects including developing and managing SOPs, protocols, research tools, and dissemination activities (for senior post, also budget management)
• Conducting the qualitative or quantitative analysis of interviews, group discussions, or datasets
• Supervising and capacity development of study staff
• Maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Supporting administrative procedures of the study project (procurement, study logs, and operational plans)
• Developing and publishing knowledge translation products including peer-reviewed articles, presentations, infographics, and reports
Core Requirements:
• Master’s degree in social sciences, psychology, disability or rehabilitation studies or similar field (for senior post, also a submitted PhD)
• At least 2 years of experience in research focused on disability, rehabilitation, or mental health (for senior post, 5 years of experience)
• At least 2 years of experience post-masters specializing either in quantitative or qualitative data collection and analysis (for senior post, 3 or 5 years of experience)
• At least 2 years of project management experience including research coordination, dissemination activities and stakeholder engagements
• At least 2 publications (paper or report) with 1 first-authored (for senior post, 5 publications with 2 first-authored)
• Experience in grant writing as a PI or Co-PI (for senior post, experience as a PI or Co-I)
• Proficiency with either qualitative data analysis software (NVIVO or ATLAS-ti) or quantitative software and analysis (R or Stata)
• Coordinating workshops, webinars and trainings.
Advantageous:
• Any experience greater than that which is stated above
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
The level of appointment will be subject to the applicant meeting the criteria for the various levels.
A salary in the region of R591 632 (Snr Scientist - Entry) or R779 666 (Snr Scientist – Competent) or R917 251 (Snr Scientist - Seasoned) per annum, cost-to-company will be offered dependent on qualifications and research experience
Closing date: 7 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R784A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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SENIOR SCIENTIST (R784A) - CLOSING DATE: 07 NOVEMBER 2024
- Durban, ZA
- Contract
- Gender and Health Research Unit
- Apply To Position
- Apply Using LinkedIn
GENDER AND HEALTH RESEARCH UNIT
(DURBAN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
SENIOR SCIENTIST
Duration: One-Year Contract
The South African Medical Research Council, Gender and Health Research Unit (GHRU) requires suitably qualified and experienced Senior Scientists to coordinate our disability and SRHR-related research and training projects.
Responsibilities:
• Developing study protocols and proposals (for senior post, also income generating)
• Managing research projects including developing and managing SOPs, protocols, research tools, and dissemination activities (for senior post, also budget management)
• Conducting the qualitative or quantitative analysis of interviews, group discussions, or datasets
• Supervising and capacity development of study staff
• Maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Supporting administrative procedures of the study project (procurement, study logs, and operational plans)
• Developing and publishing knowledge translation products including peer-reviewed articles, presentations, infographics, and reports
Core Requirements:
• Master’s degree in social sciences, psychology, disability or rehabilitation studies or similar field (for senior post, also a submitted PhD)
• At least 2 years of experience in research focused on disability, rehabilitation, or mental health (for senior post, 5 years of experience)
• At least 2 years of experience post-masters specializing either in quantitative or qualitative data collection and analysis (for senior post, 3 or 5 years of experience)
• At least 2 years of project management experience including research coordination, dissemination activities and stakeholder engagements
• At least 2 publications (paper or report) with 1 first-authored (for senior post, 5 publications with 2 first-authored)
• Experience in grant writing as a PI or Co-PI (for senior post, experience as a PI or Co-I)
• Proficiency with either qualitative data analysis software (NVIVO or ATLAS-ti) or quantitative software and analysis (R or Stata)
• Coordinating workshops, webinars and trainings.
Advantageous:
• Any experience greater than that which is stated above
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
The level of appointment will be subject to the applicant meeting the criteria for the various levels.
A salary in the region of R591 632 (Snr Scientist - Entry) or R779 666 (Snr Scientist – Competent) or R917 251 (Snr Scientist - Seasoned) per annum, cost-to-company will be offered dependent on qualifications and research experience
Closing date: 7 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R784A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICER: TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE (R800A) - CLOSING DATE: 07 NOVEMBER 2024
SAMRC- GRANTS, INNOVATION AND PRODUCT DEVLOPMENT (GIPD) Division
(CAPE TOWN)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
Technology Transfer Officer: Technology Transfer Office
Duration: 5-Year Contract
GIPD division is seeking to appoint a Technology Transfer Officer to provide support for innovation activities at the SAMRC, specifically the activities and responsibilities of the SAMRC’s Technology Transfer Office.
The incumbent will report to a Senior Programme Manager and will be responsible for the following strategic and core areas:
Responsibilities:
IP management and technology transfer support
Manage projects within the TIA Seed fund, MeDDIC and Innovation portfolios including:
Core Requirements:
Advantageous:
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary in the region of R534 050.00 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Closing date: 07 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R800A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICER: TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE (R800A) - CLOSING DATE: 07 NOVEMBER 2024
- Cape Town, ZA
- Contract
- Grants, Innovation and Product Development
- Apply To Position
- Apply Using LinkedIn
SAMRC- GRANTS, INNOVATION AND PRODUCT DEVLOPMENT (GIPD) Division
(CAPE TOWN)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
Technology Transfer Officer: Technology Transfer Office
Duration: 5-Year Contract
GIPD division is seeking to appoint a Technology Transfer Officer to provide support for innovation activities at the SAMRC, specifically the activities and responsibilities of the SAMRC’s Technology Transfer Office.
The incumbent will report to a Senior Programme Manager and will be responsible for the following strategic and core areas:
Responsibilities:
IP management and technology transfer support
- Identify potential IP within the SAMRC.
- Facilitate evaluation of IP by undertaking novelty assessments and market research.
- Provide administrative support for patent and trademark prosecution.
- Assist with management of the SAMRC’s obligations in terms of the IPR Act.
- Keep abreast with practice notes updated from NIPMO and relevant legislature.
- Prepare IP Awareness marketing materials and promotion of this content within the SAMRC.
Manage projects within the TIA Seed fund, MeDDIC and Innovation portfolios including:
- Facilitating and providing administrative support for RFAs.
- Providing administrative support for proposal reviews, approvals and project awards.
- Provide administration and secretariat function for the SAMRC-TIA Seed Fund Steering Committee.
- Collaborate & interact with other TTOs and inventors, universities, industry, and other research and development entities.
- Independently liaise with internal stakeholders: GIPD Program Manager and Executive Director, Other GIPD staff, Support department staff, SAMRC researchers.
- Facilitate and participate in meetings/delegations with external stakeholders.
- Market the technology transfer office and technologies.
- Facilitate the preparation of stakeholder communication materials (e.g. agenda, website material, presentations, reports, marketing materials, press releases, project pamphlets, etc.).
- Participate in other GIPD meetings and activities.
- Provide support for other health innovation sector development activities.
Core Requirements:
- 3 Year tertiary qualification preferably in a science discipline.
- Completion of at least one recognized IP/Tech Transfer training workshop.
- At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in the field of technology transfer, innovation management, IP management and/or commercialisation.
Advantageous:
- 2 – 3 years’ experience in a technology transfer office.
- Experience in general innovation support/ management.
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary in the region of R534 050.00 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Closing date: 07 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R800A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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SCIENTIST (S) (R786B) - CLOSING DATE: 07 NOVEMBER 2024
PRIMATE UNIT & DELFT ANIMAL CENTRE
(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
Scientist (S)
Duration: Permanent
Primate Unit & Delft Animal Centre (PUDAC) constitutes a team of pre-clinical scientists, laboratory animal technologists and research technicians. Our core business is to produce new knowledge and to provide pre-clinical and vaccine development research support, animal models and animal management services for biomedical research. PUDAC seeks to appoint a highly self-motivated and suitably qualified Scientist to conduct research studies at PUDAC by performing scientific duties such as co-ordination of laboratory research, managing, processing and preservation of research specimens, setting up of laboratory assays, implementing laboratory protocols & read-outs according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), management of scientific data, research activity report writing and dissemination of data. The outcome of these activities is to provide research services to support the preclinical studies being conducted at PUDAC, that comply with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) under biosafety levels 2 (BSL-2).
Responsibilities:
• Formulate research proposals and conduct/coordinate research projects independently
• Processing of biological samples including isolation of PBMCs and nucleic acids from nonhuman primates’ biological samples (blood, tissues and stool)
• Implementation of tissue culture methods including propagation and titration of SIV/SHIV and other BSL-2 pathogens of research interest
• Successful execution of a variety of immunological assays (e.g. Elispot, ELISA), parasitological tests (e.g. Kato-Katz), molecular biology methods (e.g. Real time PCR) and other relevant laboratory assays of research interest
• Ensure accuracy and precision of laboratory results and procedures during pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical.
• Ensure SAMRC policies and unit operational protocols are observed, understood and implemented
• Work with statistical and bioinformatics software packages e.g. GraphPad Prism, MedCalc, ClustalW, or R
• Presentation at local and international conferences, workshops, seminars and research related meetings
• Produce and submit research outputs/articles to peer-reviewed international journals for publication
• Collaborate with other researchers, providing laboratory expertise, and ensuring publications adhere to scientific standards and best practices.
• Provide technical and laboratory research support to scientists and PUDAC’s clients
• Provide technical and scientific training to junior staff and PUDAC-hosted postgraduate students
• Assist in managing all operational aspects of the molecular and immunology laboratories, including procurement and management of laboratory kits, consumables and stock inventory
• Assist PUDAC with servicing of laboratory equipment, SCM/HR/IT/Risk & Asset/Finance related matters and ordering of goods through JDE
Core Requirements:
• Master of Science (MSc genetics or Molecular Biology)
• At least 3-5 years' experience in using nonhuman primates (NHPs) as a research model
• Experience in providing support in molecular biology, genetics and immunology/virology and assist in managing the sufficient operation of laboratories
• Evidence of scientific outputs in form of published articles in peer-reviewed international journals and presentations in scientific conferences
• Exposure in data management, analysis, interpretation and presentation
• Collection and storage of biological samples and quality control
• Bioinformatics tools implementation
• Willing to undergo regular TB testing and required health checks
Advantageous:
• Exposure to laboratory research environment using nonhuman primate models and coordination of projects
• Knowledge/experience in molecular, immunology and virology assay workflows
• Experience working in an animal laboratory environment.
• 3-5 years’ practical experience with basic immunology and molecular biology techniques including PBMCs, protein and RNA isolation, ELISA, cell culture, cheminformatics and PCR
• Demonstrate communication, presentation, reporting and writing skills
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary in the region of R779 666 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications
Closing date: 07 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R786B) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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SCIENTIST (S) (R786B) - CLOSING DATE: 07 NOVEMBER 2024
- Cape Town, ZA
- Full-Time
- Primate Unit & Delft Animal Centre
- Apply To Position
- Apply Using LinkedIn
PRIMATE UNIT & DELFT ANIMAL CENTRE
(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
Scientist (S)
Duration: Permanent
Primate Unit & Delft Animal Centre (PUDAC) constitutes a team of pre-clinical scientists, laboratory animal technologists and research technicians. Our core business is to produce new knowledge and to provide pre-clinical and vaccine development research support, animal models and animal management services for biomedical research. PUDAC seeks to appoint a highly self-motivated and suitably qualified Scientist to conduct research studies at PUDAC by performing scientific duties such as co-ordination of laboratory research, managing, processing and preservation of research specimens, setting up of laboratory assays, implementing laboratory protocols & read-outs according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), management of scientific data, research activity report writing and dissemination of data. The outcome of these activities is to provide research services to support the preclinical studies being conducted at PUDAC, that comply with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) under biosafety levels 2 (BSL-2).
Responsibilities:
• Formulate research proposals and conduct/coordinate research projects independently
• Processing of biological samples including isolation of PBMCs and nucleic acids from nonhuman primates’ biological samples (blood, tissues and stool)
• Implementation of tissue culture methods including propagation and titration of SIV/SHIV and other BSL-2 pathogens of research interest
• Successful execution of a variety of immunological assays (e.g. Elispot, ELISA), parasitological tests (e.g. Kato-Katz), molecular biology methods (e.g. Real time PCR) and other relevant laboratory assays of research interest
• Ensure accuracy and precision of laboratory results and procedures during pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical.
• Ensure SAMRC policies and unit operational protocols are observed, understood and implemented
• Work with statistical and bioinformatics software packages e.g. GraphPad Prism, MedCalc, ClustalW, or R
• Presentation at local and international conferences, workshops, seminars and research related meetings
• Produce and submit research outputs/articles to peer-reviewed international journals for publication
• Collaborate with other researchers, providing laboratory expertise, and ensuring publications adhere to scientific standards and best practices.
• Provide technical and laboratory research support to scientists and PUDAC’s clients
• Provide technical and scientific training to junior staff and PUDAC-hosted postgraduate students
• Assist in managing all operational aspects of the molecular and immunology laboratories, including procurement and management of laboratory kits, consumables and stock inventory
• Assist PUDAC with servicing of laboratory equipment, SCM/HR/IT/Risk & Asset/Finance related matters and ordering of goods through JDE
Core Requirements:
• Master of Science (MSc genetics or Molecular Biology)
• At least 3-5 years' experience in using nonhuman primates (NHPs) as a research model
• Experience in providing support in molecular biology, genetics and immunology/virology and assist in managing the sufficient operation of laboratories
• Evidence of scientific outputs in form of published articles in peer-reviewed international journals and presentations in scientific conferences
• Exposure in data management, analysis, interpretation and presentation
• Collection and storage of biological samples and quality control
• Bioinformatics tools implementation
• Willing to undergo regular TB testing and required health checks
Advantageous:
• Exposure to laboratory research environment using nonhuman primate models and coordination of projects
• Knowledge/experience in molecular, immunology and virology assay workflows
• Experience working in an animal laboratory environment.
• 3-5 years’ practical experience with basic immunology and molecular biology techniques including PBMCs, protein and RNA isolation, ELISA, cell culture, cheminformatics and PCR
• Demonstrate communication, presentation, reporting and writing skills
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary in the region of R779 666 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications
Closing date: 07 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R786B) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (R802A) - CLOSING DATE: 06 NOVEMBER 2024
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIVISION
(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Permanent Post
The SAMRC has a Microsoft Active Directory network consisting of more than 900 users. The IT Support Technician will be required to provide 1st and 2nd Level support for office applications, desktops and video conferencing. Installing desktops telephones and printers will account for additional duties
Responsibilities:
Core Requirements:
Advantageous:
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary in the region of R293 027.00 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Closing date: 6 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R802A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (R802A) - CLOSING DATE: 06 NOVEMBER 2024
- Cape Town, ZA
- Full-Time
- Information Technology Services Division
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- Apply Using LinkedIn
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIVISION
(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Permanent Post
The SAMRC has a Microsoft Active Directory network consisting of more than 900 users. The IT Support Technician will be required to provide 1st and 2nd Level support for office applications, desktops and video conferencing. Installing desktops telephones and printers will account for additional duties
Responsibilities:
- Provide first-line support for IT-related issues, including hardware, software and network troubleshooting.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and passwords in accordance with organizational policies
- Provide basic IT training to staff on using equipment, software and internal system.
- Install, configure, and maintain desktop and laptop computers, printers, and other peripheral devices.
Core Requirements:
- Higher Certificate in Information Technology.
- Recognized Microsoft Certifications
- 3 years’ experience in providing Microsoft Support to end-users
Advantageous:
- Three-year National Diploma / Degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
- 3 – 5 years’ experience providing Microsoft support to end users
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary in the region of R293 027.00 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Closing date: 6 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R802A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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CHIEF OFFICER: FINANCE TEAM LEAD (R752B) - CLOSING DATE: 05 NOVEMBER 2024
- Cape Town, ZA
- Contract
- Finance Management
- Apply To Position
- Apply Using LinkedIn
FINANCE MANAGEMENT
(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression
Chief Officer: Finance Team Lead
3 Year Contract Post
The Contracts Team Lead is directly responsible for management of the externally funded contracts Accounts Payable section of the Finance Division, ensuring that duties in relations to the accounts payable are carried out to the required standards to achieve the SAMRC financial and business objectives and contract specific requirements. The role is responsible to ensure all accounts payable transactions are accurately and timeously account for, ensuring all financial policies; applicable legislation and internal control procedures are adhered to including contract specific requirements. The incumbent should have solid knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and National Treasury Regulations; as well as Statements of GRAP; Supply Chain regulations and VAT to meet the challenges of this post
Key Responsibility Areas will include the following:
• Register the foreign donor funded project (FDFP);
• Prepare and submit the vat returns for the FDFP; approve the payments for externally funded projects;
• Manage and coordinate the submissions of payment request for specific projects
• Establishing the process for FDFP vat claims; invoicing etc.
• Prepare monthly reports and submissions as required by the various funders.
• Supervising the contracts team
• Financial quality control assurance of processed invoices; payments; subsistence and travel transactions and debtors invoices and receipts.
Core Requirements:
• 3-year accounting degree
• 3 years post qualification supervisory Finance experience with VAT
• SAICA – AGA(SA) membership or any other accredited accounting professional body
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and National Treasury Regulations
• Solid knowledge and experience of working with GRAP, VAT and supply chain regulations
Added Advantage
• 3-year accounting degree with articles
• 5 years financial management & supervision experience
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear, applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Department at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Closing date: 05 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R752B) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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CSSFF-SAMRC INTERNSHIP (R788A) - CLOSING DATE: 04 NOVEMBER 2024
- Cape Town, ZA
- Contract
- Biomedical Research & Innovation Platform
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CAPE TOWN OFFICE
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
CSSFF-SAMRC INTERNSHIP x20
Duration: 6 Month Contract
The CSSFF-SAMRC Internship Training Programme is a partnership to train and build the African workforce in biopharmaceutical manufacturing in Africa. The programme is geared to enhance Africa’s health and biotechnology human capital and is an open call to candidates to specifically grow Africa’s workforce in vaccine manufacturing. Candidates who have graduated with a degree in health sciences, life sciences, chemistry (including process and analytical chemistry), chemical engineering, pharmacy and allied science degrees that are relevant for the health and biotechnology sector and for vaccine manufacturing are invited to apply. The lab-based training programme will cover rudimentary skills (both laboratory and soft skills) required in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and will extend through to key processes involved in up- and down-stream biopharmaceutical manufacturing and is based in Cape Town for the 6-month period. There is a possibility for an industry-related extension for an additional 4 months based on learning outcomes and specific performance criteria.
Learning Outcomes:
- Technical laboratory-based skills
- Biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes
- Research report writing
- Organization and management of data
Core Requirements:
- Completed BSc or Honours degree in microbiology or biochemistry (or degree related to biopharmaceutical manufacturing)
- Interest in and some understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing
- Brief motivation on how this Programme will benefit your career and why you are suited for it (300 words max)
- Computer literacy
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A stipend will be granted per month.
Closing date: 4 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R788A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.