Director: Data and Cybersecurity

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa MECS Africa Full time

The incumbent will be responsible to develop and maintain an ICT platform for data intensive research infrastructure. This platform will provide services and cyber environments for research data management and collaborative data-based research. This position is based in Pretoria

**Qualifications, skills and Experience**
- A Master’s degree in science, engineering, or information and communication technology or related fields with at least ten years’ experience in data science or research and data management;
- A Doctoral degree will be advantageous;
- Experience in research leadership and management in a large research organisation, including all aspects from strategy through to operations;
- Extensive experience in stakeholder management (external and internal);
- Experience in international collaborative research and management;
- Evidence of internationally recognized research activities equivalent to that of a principal or chief scientist, including publication record, human capital development and peer recognition;
- Significant post-qualification experience in research and research management.
- A management qualification will be highly beneficial;
- Demonstrated experience in long-term strategy formulation on group, institutional and national levels;
- Proven track record in data governance, infrastructure and location as it relates to big data;
- Proven track record in attracting research grants;
- Ability to mentor people ranging from junior researchers through to senior scientists and managers.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Define, design, and provide the entire range of data services across the data lifecycle for the research, education and innovation communities;
- Establish close working relationships with the Data Sciences community;
- Provide and facilitate a robust network of recognised Tier 1 and associated Tier 2 and 3 infrastructures and services;
- Build Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) that will impact on the economy;
- Provide data intensive research leadership, practices and principles that will impact on innovation that stimulates socio-economic growth;
- Drive operational excellence for long-term sustainability;

For more information please contact:
**Lisa Baxendale

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