08/02/2018
Our Client is looking for an Operations Manager in the Research and Development portfolio.
The incumbent will be responsible for research, development and innovation operations management over the full Research Development and Innovation value chain to ensure that the organisation meets its strategic objectives in line with its mandate. This position is based in Pretoria.
Responsibilities and Duties
Develop and integrate Research, Development and Innovation framework into operating units’ strategic and operational plans;
Facilitate and support the implementation of the annual strategic and operational planning process in the units including setting KPI targets in consultation with the Executive Director;
Evaluate, jointly with the relevant managers and Executive Director, strategic and operational plans for the operation, sustainability and robustness of the various business areas;
Design and model, with the operating units, integrated research, development and innovation solutions for industry;
Ensure investment is done in line with organisational priorities by being a custodian of
Parliamentary Grant investment processes within the R&D operations;
Monitor and evaluate the organisation’s performance on research, development and innovation;
Report and intervene to ensure that the units achieves its KPI targets and strategic objectives;
Establish long-term relationships with stakeholders in support of the CSIR Research,
Development and Innovation Strategy;
Develop, implement and monitor, with audit and unit teams, the risk management plan;
Contribute to the unit’s strategy implementation and performance through facilitating or implementing major operational processes including approvals;
Ensure process optimization for both effectiveness and efficiency within the unit and take corrective action if required i.e. procurement, contracting etc.
Ensure invest in R&D facilities and SET base that support Research, Development and Innovation strategy.
Qualifications and Skills
Qualifications, skills and experience:
A Master’s degree in science or engineering with at least ten years’ experience in a research or knowledge based organisation, of which five years must be in project
management, planning, resourcing and reporting;
Well-developed management skills demonstrated at senior management level within R&D environment;
Track record of effectiveness in developing new initiatives and programs;
Excellent client relationship management and interpersonal skills;
Proven ability to work in multi- functional teams.
Should you meet the above requirements, please email your CV to recruitment(at)polishmanagement.co.za or call 012 755 1395 for more informati