Grant Administrator at Wits Commercial Enterprise

Grant Administrator at Wits Commercial Enterprise

Position Title: Grant Administrator
Research & Consulting Services
Organisation: Wits Commercial Enterprise (Pty) Ltd (“Wits Enterprise”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Reporting to: Senior Project Co-ordinator
Research & Consulting Services
Contract term/type: 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract
Start date: 1 February 2026

Purpose/Description of Job
Wits Enterprise is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Grant Administrator to
support the implementation and financial administration of a Danish–funded project, “Digital
Democracy Initiative – Project 1: Enabling and Amplifying Action for Civic Space and Inclusive
Democracy”. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with EU
grant regulations, supporting project partners, and maintaining accurate financial and
administrative records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day administrative and financial tasks related to the project
• Ensure compliance with EU funding rules, grant agreement, and reporting
  requirements
• Monitor and track project expenditure and financial forecasts against approved budget
  and flag risks or deviations
• Manage procurement, supplier on-boarding and payments
• Maintain accurate project records, contracts, and supporting documentation
• Collect, verify, and integrate financial and compliance documentation from project
  partners
• Assist with the preparation and submission of interim and final financial reports
• Liaise with project partners (CIVICUS, OpenUp and CTIN)
• Support project meetings, audits, and reporting (including preparation of
  documentation)
• Provide administrative support to the Project Co-ordinator and project team
  

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public
  Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 2–3 years experience in grant administration or financial administration,
  preferably within EU-funded projects
• Strong financial and budget management skills

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours)

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel); experience with financial management
  systems is an advantage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  

To apply, please submit a covering letter clearly outlining your skills and experience, indicating the post that you are applying for, together with a CV and the names and contact details of at least three (3) references to: https://wits-enterprise.co.za/vacancies/62412/grant-administrator/

For queries, contact Sonti Masike, Executive PA/HR Officer, by email on sonti.masike@wits.ac.za

Closing date: 12 January 2026, close of business

Wits Commercial Enterprise pursues the principles of employment equity and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.