R&d Divisional Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, South Africa MECS Africa Full time

South Africa

,

Gauteng - Tshwane (Pretoria)

R 1400000R 1900000

Annually

My client is seeking an Operations Manager with a Master’s degree in a science or engineering discipline. Must have at least eight years’ of experience in Research Development and Innovation, that includes working experience of complex engineered systems, either in technology development, systems integration or testing and evaluation.

**Requirements**:

- A Master’s degree in science or engineering
- A operations management domain qualification would be an advantage;
- The incumbent must have experience with large complex projects that are technology-based, exposure to complexities of managing large contract R&D projects including multi-year projects and experience in working in a matrix type environment, with a solid track record in the following:

- Extensive technical experience within a science or engineering based environment;
- Extensive knowledge of the business of the Division, including working knowledge in the intensive engineering environment that is characterised in at least one of the following Natural Resources, Enabling Infrastructure, Public and Professional Services;
- Technology development and exposure to Business Development and Commercialisation;
- Strategic & operational planning and implementation;
- Advanced understanding of business planning and regulatory issues;
- Thorough understating of the full life cycle of contract management and implementation of management practices;
- A solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics, for informed decision-making

Responsibilities are full divisional operational management and driving of the strategy.

For more information please contact:
Lisa Baxendale



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