CSIR in Pretoria Head Office is looking for experienced Research, Development and Innovation Group Manager.
Position Level: Senior Management/Senior Specialist
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for Group Manager: Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) in the Business Excellence and Integration portfolio.The role is accountable for institutional policy and processes around RDIand is responsible for a diverse portfolio of functions including RDI management; RDI programmes; Compliance; Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer as well as Strategic RDI Partnerships. This position is based in Pretoria.
Key responsibilities:
- RDI Management: Development of world-class RDI management capacity and practice across the organisation to improve investment outcomes and decision making through development of policies, processes, capacity and systems.
- Parliamentary Grant Management: Co-ordination of the annual approval and investment of the organisation’s Parliamentary Grant allocation; Monitoring and evaluation of investments in capabilities, technologies, research centres, infrastructure and other initiatives; Identification and exploration of future areas of RDI investment.
- Strategic Partnerships: Managing the organisation’s strategic partnerships function to develop and maintain partnerships to establish new opportunities for RDI collaborations in the public, private and international sectors as well as partnerships with Higher Education Institutions.
- Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: Support the management, continuity and enhancement of IP and Tech Transfer office strategy and operations
- Research Governance and Quality: Support the management and continuity of Research Ethics operations as well as initiatives on RDI quality and governance. Evaluation and continuous improvement of CSIR RDI programs.
- Organisational Initiatives: Support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives including but not limited to technology localisation, state-of-the-art multi-disciplinary technology and product development, business development and commercialisation and others.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
- A master’s degree in engineering, life sciences, environmental/physical science or related fields with at least ten years’ broad professional experience in research or knowledge based organisation, which includes a minimum of:
- Seven years RDI experience including experience of taking a high-tech product from idea to market;
- Developing RDI strategy for an organisation including portfolio optimisation, product/service platform development, RDI platform development, development of core competencies and dynamic capabilities, etc.
- Seven years’ experience in the conceptualisation and execution of industry relevant RDI programmes.
- Experience in the commercialisation of technologies;
- A minimum of five years’ experience in managing local and international business stakeholder relationships including securing contract R&D opportunities;
- Experience in managing team finances, human resources, operations, strategy, marketing and business development
- Systems thinker
- Strategic thinker
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Writing skills
- People skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure and short turnaround times
- Proven track record of success
- Ability to execute tasks, get things done and self-motivated.
- A role model and ability to lead by example.
- Institutional and stakeholder knowledge and relationships
- Excellent numerical and quantitative skills.
- Excellent general knowledge of science and technology in general
- Passionate commitment to Science andTechnology as a driver of social and economic development
What’s in it for you?
The CSIR offers:
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
- Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
- We openly acknowledge and reward our employees’ contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please email us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za Please do-not send application to this mailbox, it is only for inquiries.
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Source: https://www.csir.co.za/vacancies