Intellectual Property

**INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) COMMERCIALISATION SCOUT**

The University of Limpopo's Technology Transfer Office (TTO) is seeking a highly

will play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and commercializing intellectual

property assets resulting from the university's research and innovation activities. This

position requires close collaboration with researchers, inventors, industry partners,

and stakeholders to facilitate the successful translation of research discoveries into

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Bachelor's degree (NQF 8) in LLB, Agricultural Economics, Economics,

Marketing or Business Management.
- 0-2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in areas such as intellectual

property, market research and analysis.
- Strong understanding of the higher education sector and understanding of the

South African innovation ecosystem and funding opportunities.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Actively identify and evaluate inventions and technologies with commercial

potential.
- Conduct thorough due diligence, including market research, competitive

analysis, and intellectual property landscape assessments.
- Build and maintain relationships with industry stakeholders to facilitate

technology transfer and commercialization opportunities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all IP assets and commercialization

activities.
- Represent the TTO at industry events, conferences, and workshops.

**Competencies and Behavioural Attributes**
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High level of initiative and proactivity
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Ability to negotiate and influence others
- Strong business acumen and understanding of commercialization principles
- Passion for innovation and technology transfer
- Commitment to ethical and professional conduct.

**CLOSING DATE: 27 DECEMBEBER 2024**

contact numbers of three (3) referees, certified copies of all qualifications including

Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate, academic transcripts and a South African ID/ Passport
- Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: Ms Beauty Tshehla (Tel 015 268 _
- 3740) _
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign obtained qualifications evaluated by _
- the South African Qualifications Authority. Please note that failure to submit the _
- The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All appointments will be _
- made in accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Policy. Preference_**_: _**
**_INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (CIP) COMMERCIALISATION SCOUT _**_will be given to _
- Male (Africans, Indians and Coloureds) Female (Coloureds and Africans) _
- not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applicants _
- as unsuccessful. _

**_The University reserves the right not to make appointment_