Research Centre Manager: Robotics and Future Production

SUMMARY:
Our client a leading scientific and technology research organisation has an opportunity available for a Research Centre Manager: Robotics and Future Production.  This position is based in the Pretoria area.

POSITION INFO:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in mechanical / electronic / computer engineering / industrial engineering or related fields
• At least 10 years’ R&D experience with recognition as a world leader in science and technology
• Proven track record of leadership and strategic direction across the field(s) thereby influencing the trends in RDI with strategic national impact
• Ability to galvanize national and global funding
• Solid track record of appropriate national and international RDI engagement among peers
• Ability in HCD implementation and capacity development
• Project and programme management experience including people, infrastructure, financial, planning and project / programme execution skills
• An understanding of the research to market ‘innovation’ value chain

• Develop and implement a business plan for operation, sustainable growth, impact and robustness of area
• Lead the Research Centre’s business development and strategic stakeholder interactions (internally and externally)
• Responsible for the financial sustainability of the Research Centre
• Manage an integrated and cross-cutting RDI portfolio that makes impact across clusters and divisions
• Propose and/or contribute to the strategic investment plan and implement Parliamentary Grant, other grant-funded projects and programmes
• Establish and manage long term plans to develop, attract, nurture and sustain a national cohort of high-level scientific leadership and international talent and capability

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