The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) is a voluntary association of eminent South African scholars and scientists, established in terms of an Act of Parliament. Its primary objective is generating evidence-based solutions to the problems and challenges facing South African society. ASSAf aspires to play both a national and an international role.

The Academy seeks to appoint a Project Administrator within the Scholarly Publishing Programme, based in Pretoria, on a one-year fixed-term contract.

The incumbent will provide project, analytical and administrative support to activities relating to scholarly publishing, including database support, metadata consolidation, and assistance with peer review processes, under the guidance of the Senior Project Officer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the updating, verification and maintenance of national scholarly publication databases;
• Capture, clean and analyse metadata and assist with data quality assurance;
• Assist with data analysis and preparation of internal project documentation;
• Assist with the development and refinement of review methodologies and related documentation;
• Provide administrative support for committees and expert panels;
• Assist with desktop research and support policy-linked analytical work;
• Provide logistical support for meetings (virtual and in person), including preparation of agendas and minute-taking;
• Support stakeholder communication and reporting;
• Work in collaboration with other members of the SPP team working on the PQF Project;
• Undertake duties as directed by the Programme Director, Senior Project Officer in furtherance of the mandate of the Academy.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Good project coordination and organisational skills;
• Strong written, analytical and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work with large and complex datasets;
• Proficiency in computer skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook;
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work independently in a remote team environment;
• Interest in scholarly publishing and the higher education research environment (advantageous).

QUALIFICATIONS
Honours or Master’s degree in Publishing / Library and Information Science / Information Science / Knowledge or Records Management / Research Management / Higher Education Studies or a relevant Humanities, Social Sciences or Science discipline.

EXPERIENCE
At least two to three years’ relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Research administration or project support;
• Academic publishing, research support, or higher education administration;
• Metadata curation and database management;
• Monitoring, evaluation, or analytical project support.

The remuneration package for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. All candidates who comply with the minimum requirements are invited to apply.

The Academy reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.

To apply, please submit a letter of application, a CV including contact details of two referees to Miss Kelebogile Seotloe at kelebogile@assaf.org.za by no later than 31 March 2026.

For more information, contact: Miss. Kelebogile Seotloe on 0837917483.

Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates