Research Group Leader: Distributed Ledger Technology

6 days ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Kone Staffing Solutions Full time
  • Contribute to strategic investment goal setting and development of RDI strategy;
  • Implement the research, development and innovation (RD&I) strategy for the Research Centre;
  • Lead researchers and engineers;
  • Promote a culture of science, engineering, and technology (SET) excellence and provide RDI leadership of multiple disciplines;
  • Ensure that the area remains industry and/or service delivery-relevant with national and international standing that is directed at cutting edge;
  • Propose and/or contribute to the strategic investment plan and implement Parliamentary Grant, Contract Research and Development, and other grant-funded projects;
  • Develop and implement a business plan for operation, sustainable growth, impact and robustness of area (including strategy, goals, mission, HR, finances, technology transfer, IP and commercialization);
  • Assume leadership in the provision of technical solutions to client programmes;
  • Deeply understand the needs of the industry by integrating sector knowledge in multi-dimensional research and development programs in order to deliver industry aligned RDI;
  • Ensure staff development and strategic Human Capital Development;
  • Ensure a well-balanced cutting edge SET capability, in terms of the elements of research, engineering design, or systems/enterprise engineering;
  • Ensure SET outputs are achieved;
  • Deliver on all KPIs of the area and ensure that all outputs are achieved, including transformation, profit and loss, quality, health, safety and environment as per agreed targets;
  • Implement and comply with appropriate financial, business systems requirements, including operational approvals;
  • Network with peers in the fields expertise within and outside the CSIR;
  • Engage with clients and industry partners to develop long term relationships;
  • Provide technical support on business development and participate in client interactions;
  • Manage projects through planning of appropriate processes and policies to ensure Intellectual Property (IP) protection and technology transfer;
  • Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day execution of blockchain and DLT R&D projects, including managing a multidisciplinary team of engineers and data scientists;
  • Ensure timely delivery of technically complex outcomes related to cryptocurrency analytics, on- and off-chain data, and related blockchain protocols.
  • In collaboration with the Business Development and Commercialization portfolio:
    • Drive the transfer of technology and solutions design to industry/user environment;
    • Package technologies for commercialisation or develop an investment-ready business through financial modelling, market assessment, and business plan development.

Minimum Requirements:

· A Masters degree in computer science/engineering, information technology or related field.

· At least five years experience in technologies domain research within an RDI environment, ideally in blockchain, DLT, or cryptocurrency-related field.

  • Sound experience in managing a team of multi-disciplinary professions;
  • Proven track record in project management and research project leadership;
  • Ability to provide thought leadership and high level conceptualisation;
  • Ability to work independently as well as in teams;
  • Business Development and financial acumen;
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills;
  • Conflict management skills;
  • Decisiveness and action orientation;
  • Project Management skills;
  • Appropriate national and international RDI networks;
  • An understanding of the research to market innovation value chain.
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