Faculty Research Manager

4 months ago


Cape Town, South Africa Cape Peninsula University of Technology Full time

Faculty- Applied Sciences- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences -> Applied Sciences: Admin- Campus/ Location- District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)
- Job Type- Contract- Occupational Function- Academic- Number of Positions- 1- Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)- To be confirmed- Advert Closing Date- 15/9/2024- Job PurposeReporting to the Dean, the incumbent will be responsible for promoting research and scholarship in the Faculty through, for example, developing the research capacity and skills of the academic staff and students in order to achieve the targeted research outputs of the Faculty; achieving postgraduate enrolments and graduation goals; and promoting innovation and technology transfer.
- Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience- A Doctoral degree in a discipline applicable to the Faculty of Applied Sciences
- Active involvement in research with a publication track record commensurate with Associate Professor level at CPUT
- At least 10 years’ relevant teaching and/or research experience in a tertiary institution or research institute
- Knowledge of DHET subsidy and other funding systems
- Experience in the administration and management of research
- Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities- Overall leadership and responsibility for Research, Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (RTIP) in the Faculty
- with oversight from Dean, and in close liaison with the DVC-RTIP and associated RTI directorates
- Assist the Dean in compiling and driving an overall research strategy for the Faculty
- Implement and ensure Faculty adherence to CPUT RTIP policies
- Plan and provide oversight, in conjunction with department heads, to Adjunct-professors, research fellows and postdoctoral fellows
- Co-ordinate and facilitate the allocation and appropriation of research funds within the faculty
- Ensure an enabling environment for Researchers
- Support Research uptake initiatives
- Drive the growth of innovation
- Promote RTI related partnerships
- Oversee the implementation of staff RTIP related capacity development
- Maintain quality, retain postgraduate students, and increase postgraduate intake and output
- Create an enabling research infrastructure in the faculty
- Represent the Faculty in appropriate Committees
- Measure and report on RTIP progress to the Dean, Faculty Board, and relevant Institutional Committees
- Competencies- Adaptability
- Building partnerships
- Coaching and mentoring
- Good organizational and planning skills
- Excellent communication
- Continuous improvement
- Developing others
- Strong student focus
- Facilitating change
- Managing conflict
- Strategic decision making
- General InformationClosing date: 15 September 2024

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IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO
SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE
LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR
APPLICACTION BY OUR PANEL.
- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.



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