The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Egagasini Node, managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF) requires the services of SAPRI Operations Coordinator responsible for the day-to-day operational and logistical management of the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI).
As per job advertisement:
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate Supply Chain Management activities at SAPRI to meet organisational objectives and ensure compliance
- Coordinate the compiling of promotional content management, progress reports (monthly, quarterly and annually)
- science engagement and annual performance plans
- Provide lead support to ensure effective communication and coordination between SAPRI stakeholders
- Day-to-day responsibility of operational and logistical management of the South African Polar Research Infrastructure
- Provide assistance to a range of services that support sound management and the sustainable development of SAPRI, underpinned by good logistical coordination
- Support the SAPRI manager and Ocean and Polar Coordinator, with other operations and reporting, including drafting relevant documentation in support of the portfolio, including contracts, MoUs and MoAs, promotional content management, progress reports (monthly, quarterly and annual), science engagement and annual performance plans
- Work closely with the key SAPRI stakeholders (NRF SANAP, DFFE and scientists and technicians) to ensure that there is effective communication and coordination for efficient operations
- Support the promotion of transformation within polar science by mentoring and supporting PDPs and emerging polar scientists and technicians in logistics and operation management
Apply before: 13 November 2023
View the full job advert here:
Anche Louw, South African Polar Research Infrastructure, 01 November 2023
