Senior Manager: Research

**Resource Allocation**: Managing budgetary and resource allocation decisions to support the institution's mission and goals.
- **Process Improvement**: Identifying and implementing process improvements and operational efficiencies to enhance service delivery and reduce costs.
- **Strategic Planning**: Collaborating with Executive Manager: Animals and Biotechnology to develop and execute strategic plans that align with the institution's mission and vision.
- **Lead and Direct**: Lead and Direct the Institute’s Research and Management Agenda.
- **Shared Services Management**: Collaborating with the Executive Manager: Shared Services/ Corporate Support, in overseeing the shared services functions within the institution, ensuring they operate cohesively and meet their respective objectives.
- **Policy Implementation**: Ensuring that policies, procedures, and regulations are effectively communicated and adhered to throughout the Institute.
- **Performance Evaluation**: Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the institution's performance and make data-driven decisions.
- **Risk Management**: Identifying and mitigating operational risks and challenges that could impact the institution's mission or reputation.
- **Stakeholder Relations**: Building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- **Innovation and Technology**: Promoting the adoption of innovative technologies and practices to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness.
- **Emergency Response and Continuity Planning**: Implementing plans for emergency response, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
- **Compliance and Legal Affairs**: Ensuring that the institution complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- **Human Resources Management**: Collaborating with Human Capital Business Partner, oversee personnel, including hiring, training, and performance management, to maintain a skilled and motivated workforce.
- **Financial Management**: Collaborating with Finance Business Partner, oversee Institute’s finances and financial health, budget and cost management and financial reporting.
- **Communication and Reporting**: Providing regular updates to Executive leadership, governing boards, and other stakeholders on operational performance and progress toward goals.
- **Conflict Resolution**: Handling internal conflicts and disputes within the Institute in a fair and constructive manner.
- **Crisis Management**: Leading the institution's response to crises or emergencies, coordinating efforts to mitigate negative impacts.
- **Ethical Leadership**: Upholding and promoting ethical standards and values within the organisation, setting a positive example for all employees.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**: Engaging with Stakeholders to understand their needs and concerns and ensuring the institution's services are responsive to those needs.
- A Veterinary Science degree (e.g BVSc) with a PhD in Life Sciences or equivalent doctoral degree ( e.g. Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or Vaccinology).
- A five (5) year post-qualification experience in managing Research and Development and Service Delivery at senior level.
- A ten (10) year management in service delivery and research and development at middle management level will also be considered.
- A good record in research and development, service delivery, project management, partnership development and collaboration.
- Experience in budget formulation and financial management.
- Experience in management of human resources.
- Good negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Good communication (written and verbal) skills.

**Enquiries: Dr Andrew Magadlela - Tel: (012) 427 9710**

**CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 OCTOBER 2025**

Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees. Certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form.