29 Coordination jobs in South Africa

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires enthusiastic, motivated individual to manage the strategic projects and operational component of the Groen Sebenza Programme in Western Cape Region to ensure for achievement of Groen Sebenza Programme strategic goals.

This position requires the candidate to be in possession of a degree in Natural Sciences, Public Administration, Business Management, or relevant field or equivalent qualification with NQF 7. A postgraduate qualification at NQF 8 will be an added advantage, as would a module/short course/certificate in project management. This position also requires 6 years’ experience in a relevant field, at least 3 years of which should be in project administration or as a project officer.

The successful candidate must have the following competencies: comprehensive knowledge and experience in project management; proven ability to work and nurture partnerships; advanced experience in conflict resolution and management; excellent communication and presentation skills; demonstrate ability to plan, procure and manage budget as per PFMA requirements; experience in administering or managing Labour Intensive Projects or Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) will be highly advantageous; good spoken and written command of English; proficiency in MS Office Package; valid drivers license with at least two years driving experience; work independently with limited supervision; perform under pressure; adhere to stringent deadlines and compliance regimen and be willing to travel.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Ensure proper stakeholder management for achievement of programme strategic objectives;
• Ensure proper financial, budget, and procurement management of programme activities and operations;
• Attend to EPWP Reporting during required time intervals
• Perform training and development function for the unit; and
• Ensure proper Human Resources Management for the unit.

Application procedure:

1) An application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for this position, and certified qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of meeting minimum qualifications and relevant experience will not be considered).

2) A competency test will be conducted as part of the selection process.

3) Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees.

4) Failure to submit the requested information and reference number shall result in your application not being considered.

Personal Information will be processed by SANBI for purposes of assessing your suitability for the advertised position. SANBI may also share your personal information including special personal information with service providers or third parties, both within the Republic of South Africa and in other jurisdictions, to carry out verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, background and reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. In this regard, by virtue of your application, you acknowledge that SANBI’s authorized verification agent(s) and service providers will access your personal information including special personal information to conduct background screening, verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. For more information, kindly refer to SANBI’s website.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups.

Contact Ms. Glynnis Webb on Tel: +27 (0)21 799 8635/8800 for any queries for purposes of clarity. Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications are to be submitted via an e-mail to

Postal applications are to be addressed to:

Deputy Director: Human Resources
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Private Bag X7
Claremont
7735

Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates must consider their applications unsuccessful.

Closes: Friday, 08 March 2024
Job type: Fixed-term contract, ending 31 March 2025
Salary: R527298.00 plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Location: Cape Town

• Design and implement eventing and training across the company.
• Manage internal communication activities.
• Organize events such as product launches, training, and company experiences.
• Design, plan, and coordinate company staff and customer events/experiences.
• Manage invitations, budgeting, event planning, and execution.

Training Event Logistics:

• Coordinate training stock and shipments to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage operational event elements: lighting, sound, and projector facilities for training events.
• Oversee the execution of the event checklist to ensure all aspects are covered.

Marketing Collateral and Promotional Material Management:

• Manage merchandise stock and inventory efficiently.
• Production quotes, vendor coordination, and distribution.
• Plan and execute stock logistics for expos, including communication with accounts, freight services, and booth builders.
• Maintain communication with event organizers to ensure all requirements are met.
• Coordinate with various vendors (electricity, booth builders, catering) to ensure a smooth expo experience.
• Manage staff and roster for expos to ensure adequate coverage and support.

Travel Coordination in conjunction with events:

• Arrange flights and accommodations for staff and relevant stakeholders for company events.

Database Management:

• Facilitate the collection of customer contact details at events.
• Build and manage databases of clients, end-users, installers, etc. to support sales.

Experience:

• Brand marketing/eventing/event management experience.
• Experience in marketing, advertising, and communications.

Skills:

• Creative and energetic.
• Ability to manage and collate budgets.
• Time and project management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in event logistics, stock management, and expo planning.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with vendors, event organizers, and team members.
• Proficiency in database management and data collection.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality event experiences.

Market Related Salary

Please only apply for this position if you meet all the requirements.

• Design and implement eventing and training across the company.
• Manage internal communication activities.
• Organize events such as product launches, training, and company experiences.
• Design, plan, and coordinate company staff and customer events/experiences.
• Manage invitations, budgeting, event planning, and execution.

Training Event Logistics:

• Coordinate training stock and shipments to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage operational event elements: lighting, sound, and projector facilities for training events.
• Oversee the execution of the event checklist to ensure all aspects are covered.

Marketing Collateral and Promotional Material Management:

• Manage merchandise stock and inventory efficiently.
• Production quotes, vendor coordination, and distribution.
• Plan and execute stock logistics for expos, including communication with accounts, freight services, and booth builders.
• Maintain communication with event organizers to ensure all requirements are met.
• Coordinate with various vendors (electricity, booth builders, catering) to ensure a smooth expo experience.
• Manage staff and roster for expos to ensure adequate coverage and support.

Travel Coordination in conjunction with events:

• Arrange flights and accommodations for staff and relevant stakeholders for company events.

Database Management:

• Facilitate the collection of customer contact details at events.
• Build and manage databases of clients, end-users, installers, etc. to support sales.

Experience:

• Brand marketing/eventing/event management experience.
• Experience in marketing, advertising, and communications.

Skills:

• Creative and energetic.
• Ability to manage and collate budgets.
• Time and project management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in event logistics, stock management, and expo planning.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with vendors, event organizers, and team members.
• Proficiency in database management and data collection.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality event experiences.

Market Related Salary

Please only apply for this position if you meet all the requirements.

Advert reference: uj_001779

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 7 February 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.

Job Description:

The Faculty Coordination Division is an academic service and support division within Central Academic Administration, under the Registrar’s portfolio. The purpose of the position is to ensure effective and efficient coordination between centralised and decentralised academic administration departments and faculties, related to the academic lifecycle of a student. The position has ten staff members reporting to the position and is responsible for all the planning and coordination of the academic structure, registrations, graduations, certifications, and alumni activities for the university. UJ is looking to appoint a Senior Manager in the Department to lead and manage the abovementioned business processes.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all tasks related to the planning and coordination of the registration process for the University.
2. Manage and coordinate alumni-related activities and events.
3. Oversee the planning and coordination of the graduation ceremonies for the University.
4. Develop, implement, and manage new processes and systems as required for the improvement of academic administration business processes.
5. Oversee the capturing and maintenance of the academic structure for faculties.
6. Oversee the issuing of all certificates, digital certificates, and qualification badges to graduates.
7. Manage the budget and expenditure in the department.
8. Manage all human capital management administration for the department.
9. Oversee general office administration and operations.
10. Handle risks related to academic administration within the department.
11. Possess extensive knowledge of the AdaptIT student administration system.
12. Have at least 7 years' experience in academic administration in a higher education environment.
13. Possess extensive knowledge of UJ practices, policies, and procedures relating to academic administration.
14. Have at least 5 years' managerial experience.
15. Have knowledge of financial/budget principles.
16. Be knowledgeable about relevant legislation (e.g., Higher Education Act, Institutional Statute).
17. Have sound knowledge of the entire student life cycle process.

• Interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Planning and organising.
• Ability to work under pressure.

• Sound knowledge of all UJ Systems (ITS, ARS, Perceptive Content, HEDA, Oracle, IDU etc).

You should also include a short (one-page) letter of intent, including one priority project you would implement within the Department, should you be the successful candidate.

Enquiries:

Job content: Dr Tinus van Zyl at Tel: (

Remuneration & benefits: Busisiwe Dumezweni (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (

Your application must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to, and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021) , to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) . The outcome of such an assessment may impact possible employment with the University.

If you require technical support/assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET at 0861 227337/ or email .

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction with merit based on qualifications, experience, and proven achievements, the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and individuals from historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements, the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Advert reference: uj_001779

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 7 February 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.

Job Description:

The Faculty Coordination Division is an academic service and support division within Central Academic Administration, under the Registrar’s portfolio. The purpose of the position is to ensure effective and efficient coordination between centralised and decentralised academic administration departments and faculties, related to the academic lifecycle of a student. The position has ten staff members reporting to the position and is responsible for all the planning and coordination of the academic structure, registrations, graduations, certifications, and alumni activities for the university. UJ is looking to appoint a Senior Manager in the Department to lead and manage the abovementioned business processes.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all tasks related to the planning and coordination of the registration process for the University.
2. Manage and coordinate alumni-related activities and events.
3. Oversee the planning and coordination of the graduation ceremonies for the University.
4. Develop, implement, and manage new processes and systems as required for the improvement of academic administration business processes.
5. Oversee the capturing and maintenance of the academic structure for faculties.
6. Oversee the issuing of all certificates, digital certificates, and qualification badges to graduates.
7. Manage the budget and expenditure in the department.
8. Manage all human capital management administration for the department.
9. Oversee general office administration and operations.
10. Handle risks related to academic administration within the department.
11. Possess extensive knowledge of the AdaptIT student administration system.
12. Have at least 7 years' experience in academic administration in a higher education environment.
13. Possess extensive knowledge of UJ practices, policies, and procedures relating to academic administration.
14. Have at least 5 years' managerial experience.
15. Have knowledge of financial/budget principles.
16. Be knowledgeable about relevant legislation (e.g., Higher Education Act, Institutional Statute).
17. Have sound knowledge of the entire student life cycle process.

• Interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Planning and organising.
• Ability to work under pressure.

• Sound knowledge of all UJ Systems (ITS, ARS, Perceptive Content, HEDA, Oracle, IDU etc).

You should also include a short (one-page) letter of intent, including one priority project you would implement within the Department, should you be the successful candidate.

Enquiries:

Job content: Dr Tinus van Zyl at Tel: (

Remuneration & benefits: Busisiwe Dumezweni (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (

Your application must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to, and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021) , to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) . The outcome of such an assessment may impact possible employment with the University.

If you require technical support/assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET at 0861 227337/ or email .

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction with merit based on qualifications, experience, and proven achievements, the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and individuals from historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements, the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Individual Contract

30-Oct-24 (Midnight New York, USA)

National Consultant

5 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division develops and implements the UN Women program of work on normative, analysis, research, operational and knowledge management that supports the advice and guidance UN Women provides to the intergovernmental process, the UN system, and to UN Women country and regional offices. The Division is organized in thematic sections, which undertake policy research; analyze data on country, regional or global trends; and propose evidence-based options for global policy, norms and standards and for UN Women global programme strategies, policy advocacy, and flagship programmes.

Economic empowerment is one of the priority areas of UN Women. UN Women works with governments and partners to promote women’s economic empowerment and increase their access to economic opportunities and outcomes, especially for those who are most excluded, including women migrant workers. In 2018, the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration was adopted by UN Member States. UN Women works to help ensure that migrant women’s human and labour rights are effectively promoted and protected at all stages of migration.

Since 2023, UN Women has been implementing the second phase of the Germany-funded Making Migration Safe for Women programme in Ethiopia and at the global level with the goal of ensuring that the development and implementation of national migration policies and laws in Ethiopia are gender-responsive. The programme has also aimed to improve the use and collection of sex-disaggregated data and provide robust evidence and research on migrant women to inform national policy making.

UN Women seeks to hire a consultant to provide short-term support to the operationalization of the Making Migration Safe for Women programme in South Africa. This will include supporting the establishment of the programme in South Africa, including helping to set-up partnerships. The consultant will report to Making Migration Safe Global Coordinator.

Description of Responsibilities:

• Developing the workplan and budget for the Making Migration Safe for Women (MMSfW) programme in South Africa, in coordination with the Global Coordinator.
• Establishing partnerships with key stakeholders in South Africa, including in the government, other UN entities and civil society.
• Identifying opportunities for programming and follow them through.
• Supporting the selection of implementing partners.
• Identifying capacity building needs of partners and lead the coordination of technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives to partners.
• Setting up the Programme Steering Committee.
• Develop and finalize the annual workplan and budget for year 1 of the MMSfW programme in South Africa.
• Undertake the initial implementation of the programme; ensure synergies with the global and country teams;
• Build and manage relationships with national partners to support implementation of the MMSfW programme in South Africa and respond to any potential problems.

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

This is an office-based consultancy.

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example
• Strong programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills;
• Strong knowledge of Results Based Management;
• Strong knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment;
• Strong knowledge of country and/or region.

Education and Certification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in migration, social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field is required;
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;
• A programme/programme management certification would be an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes on gender;
• Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is required;
• Technical experience on the linkages between migration, gender equality and women’s empowerment is a strong asset;
• Experience working in the UN System is an asset.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required;
• Knowledge of any other UN official language is an asset.

Application Process:

• Interested candidates will submit an expression of interest with their application.
• Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. They will then be requested to submit a proposal for further consideration.

Note:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

Individual Contract

30-Oct-24 (Midnight New York, USA)

National Consultant

5 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division develops and implements the UN Women program of work on normative, analysis, research, operational and knowledge management that supports the advice and guidance UN Women provides to the intergovernmental process, the UN system, and to UN Women country and regional offices. The Division is organized in thematic sections, which undertake policy research; analyze data on country, regional or global trends; and propose evidence-based options for global policy, norms and standards and for UN Women global programme strategies, policy advocacy, and flagship programmes.

Economic empowerment is one of the priority areas of UN Women. UN Women works with governments and partners to promote women’s economic empowerment and increase their access to economic opportunities and outcomes, especially for those who are most excluded, including women migrant workers. In 2018, the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration was adopted by UN Member States. UN Women works to help ensure that migrant women’s human and labour rights are effectively promoted and protected at all stages of migration.

Since 2023, UN Women has been implementing the second phase of the Germany-funded Making Migration Safe for Women programme in Ethiopia and at the global level with the goal of ensuring that the development and implementation of national migration policies and laws in Ethiopia are gender-responsive. The programme has also aimed to improve the use and collection of sex-disaggregated data and provide robust evidence and research on migrant women to inform national policy making.

UN Women seeks to hire a consultant to provide short-term support to the operationalization of the Making Migration Safe for Women programme in South Africa. This will include supporting the establishment of the programme in South Africa, including helping to set-up partnerships. The consultant will report to Making Migration Safe Global Coordinator.

Description of Responsibilities:

• Developing the workplan and budget for the Making Migration Safe for Women (MMSfW) programme in South Africa, in coordination with the Global Coordinator.
• Establishing partnerships with key stakeholders in South Africa, including in the government, other UN entities and civil society.
• Identifying opportunities for programming and follow them through.
• Supporting the selection of implementing partners.
• Identifying capacity building needs of partners and lead the coordination of technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives to partners.
• Setting up the Programme Steering Committee.
• Develop and finalize the annual workplan and budget for year 1 of the MMSfW programme in South Africa.
• Undertake the initial implementation of the programme; ensure synergies with the global and country teams;
• Build and manage relationships with national partners to support implementation of the MMSfW programme in South Africa and respond to any potential problems.

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

This is an office-based consultancy.

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example
• Strong programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills;
• Strong knowledge of Results Based Management;
• Strong knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment;
• Strong knowledge of country and/or region.

Education and Certification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in migration, social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field is required;
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;
• A programme/programme management certification would be an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes on gender;
• Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is required;
• Technical experience on the linkages between migration, gender equality and women’s empowerment is a strong asset;
• Experience working in the UN System is an asset.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required;
• Knowledge of any other UN official language is an asset.

Application Process:

• Interested candidates will submit an expression of interest with their application.
• Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. They will then be requested to submit a proposal for further consideration.

Note:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

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The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual responsible for IT Governance and Architecture Assurance. The role involves leading and facilitating the successful execution of IT Governance initiatives within the Centre for e-Innovation, Department of the Premier. This position ensures the systematic improvement of IT Governance and IT management maturity in accordance with legislation, supporting better decision-making aligned with the Western Cape Government's strategic goals.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Government Administration

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The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government, seeks a qualified and competent individual to deliver Social Welfare and Community Development services in the region. The role involves promoting social change, problem-solving in human relationships, and empowering communities to enhance social well-being.

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Government Administration

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