Research Coordinator Jobs in South Africa at University of South Africa (UNISA) in Unisarand

  Job Title: Research Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA

DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY SERVICES


POSITION: RESEARCH COORDINATOR (P7)


(MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS)



REFERENCE: Ref: LS/RC/RM/P7/553-2012



The purpose of the job is to coordinate, consolidate and promote all library related research to the benefit of the Library’s core information services.

Requirements

· A Honours degree with a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a research environment

· Appropriate courses in statistics and research methodologies

· Computer Literacy in respect of office automation packages such as word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, electronic diary and internet, as well as the use of statistical packages, eg Survey Monkey, SPSS, SAS, etc.



Knowledge, skills and capabilities

· Knowledge and understanding of research data analysis and interpretation

· Ability to write research

· Knowledge and understanding of processes, product/services of an academic library

· Knowledge of basic budgeting

· Ability to work under pressure, maintain confidentiality, to work in a team and ability tomeet deadlines.



Duties

· Deliver quality research documents and reports

· Ensure the setting and maintenance of research standards

· Advise and assist Library staff on research matters

· Prioritise research, prepare a research budget and allocate resorces







Assumption of duty : As soon as possible.

Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position

Closing date : 22 June 2012



Enquiries: (012) 429 4982 Mr R Masingi (HR Staffing & Client Services)



· The completed prescribed application form must be accompanied BY COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and ORIGINAL certified copies (within the previous six months) of;

§ all educational qualifications,

§ academic transcripts/records; (applicable to academic positions)

§ identity document; and

§ proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable)

· UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.

· Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment.

· The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer. Should you currently not be employed, a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided.

· The prescribed application form is obtainable from http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies-new/

· UNISA is not obliged to fill an advertised position.

· Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered.

· Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation.



We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities


How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted in an envelope clearly marked with the name of the relevant College and/or Department, the position applied for and the reference number of the position. If you apply for more than one position, each application must be in a separate envelope.

Applications must be posted to Unisa, HR: Staffing, PO Box 392 Unisarand 0003

Hand delivered applications can be deposited into the Application Box (- marked HUMAN RESOURCES) situated at Muckleneuk Campus: OR Tambo Building, Main Entrance.

All applications should reach UNISA before 16h00 on the closing date.

Deadline: 29th June 2012