Project Officer

The Water Research Commission (WRC) is a dynamic hub for water and sanitation knowledge, innovation, and intellectual capital, providing leadership and the support research, development and innovation of water and sanitation solutions. It engages stakeholders and partners involving water and sanitation challenges and opportunities, which are crucial to South-Africa’s sustainable development and economic growth and is committed to promoting a better quality of life for all. The WRC is a schedule 3A public entity and adherence to required legislation is imperative to the organization’s strategy and values.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced individuals for the Pretoria-based position of Project officer.

This is a new and exciting role of a Project Officer in our Dam Siltation Project Management Unit. If you have extensive experience working in a project coordination/administration role, are detailed oriented and enjoy working in a team this could be the opportunity for you.
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Officer will be responsible for providing project support and coordination to the Siltation Programme Management Unit. This will include coordinating project activities to ensure high-quality project delivery, assisting in preparing detailed project plans, budgets, stakeholder reports as well as ensuring full administration support to the Unit.

Minimum requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a relevant Degree / RPL Accredited Certification at NQF level 7.
At least 3 years experience in project coordination within a project/programme management environment is essential. Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Project or similar software is required.
The Appointment will be in line with Employment Equity plan and the WRC supports applications from individuals with a disability.

How to apply

A detailed CV with three references, should be submitted to Human Resources, e-mail: hr@wrc.org.za. No hand delivered applications will be accepted.

Closing date 7 August 2020 If you are not contacted by 30 September 2020 please consider your application as unsuccessful.