242 Team Coordination jobs in South Africa

Overview

SANBI offers basic annual salary of R plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Reference Number: BRAM/2025/002

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is leading the implementation of a project entitled “Scaling up Ecosystem-based Approaches to managing climate-intensified disaster risks in vulnerable regions of South Africa” (the Eco-DRR project). The USD 40.1 million project is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), with cofinancing from SANBI, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), for a period of 8 years from 2025 to 2033. The goal of the project is to improve the resilience of communities that are vulnerable to climate change-exacerbated floods, droughts and wildfires through the implementation of Ecosystem-based Adaptation and Eco-Disaster Risk Reduction measures. SANBI is looking for a self-motivated individual to provide support to all aspects of Eco-DRR project coordination, with emphasis on ensuring compliance with donor reporting requirements including monitoring and evaluation, relationship management, and project governance and oversight structures.

The position requires a degree in Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Management or equivalent qualification with NQF 7. A postgraduate qualification in Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Management or equivalent qualification with NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 6 years of work experience in the relevant field, 3 years of which should be in supervisory level.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: well-developed project management and grant management skills; keen interest in Climate Change Adaptation and environmental/developmental issues; passion for making a difference in vulnerable communities; flexibility and reliability; familiarity with South African regulatory environment for tracking Environmental and Social Safeguards policy implementation; extensive knowledge and understanding of project management techniques, tools, methodologies, and frameworks; comprehensive knowledge and understanding of public sector policies including Human Resources Management, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology Management and Corporate Governance; being highly organised and efficient; a clear-thinker able to solve problems and see all sides of a situation; ability to manage high pressure and juggle multiple stakeholders across multiple projects; outstanding stakeholder engagement and relationships management; attention to budgeting, financial management and reporting; systemic visualisation of projects entailing programme planning and problem solving; proven ability to perform monitoring & evaluation of multi projects; ability to work under pressure with a diverse team while being quality, cost, compliance, and safety conscious; extensive knowledge and experience with legislation, policies, procedures, processes, and frameworks related to project management, donor funding and stakeholder management; excellent communication skills at all levels (verbal and written); excellent computer literacy with MS Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook; possession of a valid driver’s licence with at least one-year practical driving experience and willingness to travel.

• Coordinate donor compliance, reporting and governance processes and requirements for the Eco-DRR project
• Contribute to Eco-DRR project planning, and the drafting of project budgets, reports and other project documentation as required
• Coordinate project-level monitoring and evaluation, supporting the implementation of the Eco-DRR project’s knowledge management strategy
• Provide general support to the management of the Eco-DRR project

Note: This position may be subject to a skills test as part of the selection process. Applicants must provide full contact details for referees. Personal information will be processed for purposes of assessing suitability for the advertised position, including verification of qualifications and background checks. See SANBI’s website for more information.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with preference given to candidates from designated groups in line with SANBI’s Employment Equity Plan.

• 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.

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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_

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 / 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.

The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render operational support actions regarding the implementation of good and efficient institutional.

An appropriate 3-year post school qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification) in Public Administration / Business Administration / Human Resource or Organisational Development; A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative experience.

None.

Coordinate and facilitate inputs/comments on National and Provincial imperatives and strategic documentation; Coordinate behavioural and service delivery improvement projects and processes; Facilitate HR Planning and other specific HR strategic and priority projects; Ethics Compliance Management.

The following will be advantageous: Ability to do research, to analyse and drafting policies, plans, submissions and comments on documents of a transversal nature; Ability to draft standard operating procedures and service standards; as well as service delivery improvement plans and documents e.g. the Departmental Service Delivery Charter and annual Citizens Report. Knowledge of Ethics in the Public Service.

Knowledge of the following: Public Service Regulatory Framework including the Public Service Act and Regulations; BATHO PELE and other Transformational Frameworks and Guidelines relating to the tasks mentioned in the Key Performance Areas; Departmental mandates and its alignment to Provincial and National Outcomes and Objectives; Ethics Promotion and Compliance management; Public Finance Management Act; Skills in the following: Proven computer literacy; Analytical and lateral thinking abilities; Communication (written and verbal) skills.

R R per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition to service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend the interview on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to You may contact the helpline at Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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.