Universities South Africa (USAf) is recruiting a Project Coordinator: Entrepreneurship under the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) programme. This is an opportunity to be part of a national initiative that strengthens the entrepreneurial ecosystem across South Africa’s 26 public universities. Apply before the closing date on 11 July 2025.
Vacancy Overview
| Employer: | Universities South Africa (USAf) |
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| Closing Date: | 11 July 2025 |
| Location: | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
Post Title: Project Coordinator – Entrepreneurship
Type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Programme: Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE)
Requirements:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Education, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years’ administration and coordination experience supporting complex projects
- Experience in university or entrepreneurship development environments, events coordination, and stakeholder engagement
Key Competencies:
- Strong administrative, organisational, and time-management skills
- Event planning and project coordination expertise
- Financial reporting and budget tracking
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- High computer literacy (MS Office, Adobe, Smartsheet)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work under pressure
- Familiarity with procurement, donor-funded projects, and higher education systems
Duties and Responsibilities
Project and Event Coordination
- Coordinate national EDHE events: EDHE Lekgotla, Studentpreneurs Indaba, Intervarsity, regional academic workshops, and capacity building sessions
- Manage logistics, venues, materials, service providers, and stakeholder engagements
Budget, Procurement and Financial Reporting
- Support management of UCDP and donor-funded budgets in collaboration with WITS University
- Coordinate procurement processes and maintain accurate financial records
- Prepare monthly expenditure reports and manage budget change requests
Project Administration and HR Support
- Maintain documentation for project activities, budgets, reports, and staffing
- Draft job descriptions, coordinate onboarding, and maintain HR records
- Produce correspondence, memos, post-activity reports, and stakeholder communications
Stakeholder Engagement and Office Operations
- Ensure availability of office supplies, manage vendor relationships and timely payments
- Provide leadership to interns and admin support team
- Offer support to the Director’s Office and assist with broader stakeholder engagement activities
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit:
- A letter of motivation
- A detailed CV
- Names and contact details of three traceable referees
Email your application to: recruitment@usaf.ac.za
Deadline: Close of business on 11 July 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
Employment Equity Notice:
People from designated groups and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Universities South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment.