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Executive Director Technology, Transfer and Innovation
Executive Director Technology, Transfer and InnovationMindworx Consulting • Vereeniging, South Africa
Executive Director Technology, Transfer and Innovation

Executive Director Technology, Transfer and Innovation

Mindworx Consulting • Vereeniging, South Africa
6 hours ago
Job description

Job Description

Key performance areas include but not limited to :

  • Strategic leadership : Lead the development and execution of the TTIs 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 Masters Degree or NQF level 9 in Engineering Management / Technology Management / Business Administration / Digital Innovation or related fields.
  • Required Experience

  • Minimum 8 - 10 years experience in the Higher Education Sector 5 years of which must have been at a 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.
  • Relevant Experience within the Higher Education sector / industry knowledge-intensive sectors.
  • 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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