Executive Director Technology, Transfer and Innovation

6 days ago

Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa Mindworx Full time R600 000 - R1 200 000 per year
Our client in Higher Education sector is looking for Executive Director Technology, Transfer and Innovation to promote innovation and the commercialisation of new knowledge by undertaking basic and applied research and the promotion of technology and transfer

Job Description

Key performance areas include but not limited to: 
  • Strategic leadership: Lead the development and execution of the TTI's strategic plan, ensuring alignment with national and institutional priorities.
  • Innovation Management: Drive innovation and create a culture that supports new ideas and solutions.
  • -Stakeholder Management and Liaison: Establish and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, investors, academic partners and internal departments to maximise technology impact. 
  • Resources & People Management: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team in technology transfer, licensing, and innovation
  • Budgeting, Management, and Resource Allocation: ensuring alignment with the institutional goals, efficient resource allocation and financial accountability.
  • Policy & Governance: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of technology transfer strategies and policies, adjusting as needed.
Minimum Requirements

Qualifications
  • A Master's Degree or NQF level 9 in Engineering Management / Technology Management / Business Administration / Digital Innovation or related fields.
Required Experience
  • Minimum years, 5 years of which must have been at Senior Management within the Technology, Transfer and Innovation or similar environment
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of intellectual property laws, licensing agreements, entrepreneurship and the commercialisation process.
  • Demonstrated ability to network and work with a wide range of different constituencies internally and externally.
  • Proven experience in a leadership role within technology transfer, commercialisation, or innovation management.
Added Advantage
  • Knowledge of academic, research, and administrative processes, regulatory frameworks and challenges of universities in emerging markets.
  • Excellent knowledge, understanding, and networking with fundraising, philanthropic foundations, corporate social investment, and the university environment.
  • Experience in the higher Education sector will be an added advantage.
Technical Skills and Competencies
  • Analytical thinking/Problem solving
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Building partnerships
  • People management
  • Resource management
  • Strategic leadership
  • Data-informed decision-making and judgement
  • Conceptual thinking
  • Impact and influence
  • Planning & organizing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Results and Deadline Oriented
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent Teamwork
  • Analytical thinking/Problem solving


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