Manager: R&D Technical Support

 

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

CPT000241/RT

Date posted:

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Location:

Western Cape, South Africa

Salary:

800 000 Annually


JOB SUMMARY:
My client seeks to appoint a head of the department: Research Development and Technical Support who will be responsible for the overall management of the departments facilities and staff; department budgeting and financial reporting; staff succession/employment equity plan; relations with users and stakeholders; post-graduate students supervised by staff and providing strategic leadership in senior management forum.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Overview:

The Research Development and Technical Support (RDTS) Department comprises of the Software Engineering, Electronics, Information Technology, and Support to Experiment divisions. It covers a large number of skills and technical fields, within the software development, electronic and mechanical divisions, System Administration, Network Administration, and Helpdesk Support. The RDTS will also oversee the activities of the Technology and Innovation Platform (TIP), which will be used by researchers, engineers and technicians from the different departments, to develop new technologies required for the upgrade of the accelerator facilities and research infrastructure for the different laboratories and collaborating laboratories and institutions.

Key Requirements:
Qualification:
MSc / MEng in Electronics or Software Engineering.
A PhD in Physics or Engineering will be an advantage.

Experience:
A minimum of 10 years' experience in research and development projects, inclusive of 3 years experience in a management position.

Knowledge:
Representing the general interest of the Research and Development Technical Support management and at other
relevant strategic platforms.
Proficient in MS Office applications
Excellent written and communication skills
Knowledge of project portfolio management, project controls,
Demonstrable capability of working in a multidisciplinary project management team,
Basic understanding of radiation safety (advantageous)
Strong change management skills

 

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