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Senior Manager : Maritime Research (Pretoria)

Senior Manager : Maritime Research (Pretoria)

South African Maritime Safety AuthorityPretoria, ZA
5 days ago
Job description

Job title : Senior Manager : Maritime Research (Pretoria)

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : October 24, 2025

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Description

  • Set the strategic and operational direction of the Research Unit in ensuring business and industry needs driven research
  • Plan, lead and manage the development and implementation of the identified research agenda
  • Develop and review the research business case for approval or recommendation for external research requirements
  • Prepare reports, guidelines or other documents aimed at disseminating the results and outcomes of research projects for programming, policy and advocacy
  • Maintain research data gathered from other institutions and ensure that knowledge generated is secured, shared and applied where applicable
  • Develop research related position / discussion papers to inform SAMSA strategy, policies and programmes
  • Develop work performance standards and define the quality of work to be delivered
  • Conduct relevant micro and macro-environment and impact analyses to inform the strategic direction
  • Manage projects effectively through robust integrated planning and interaction with clients
  • Manage financial, human and other resources
  • Develop and manage performance compliance requirements (e.g. annual business plan, reports and ad-hoc requests)
  • Provide reliable Unit financial projections for budgeting purposes and manage the allocated budget
  • Identify Unit risks, develop a mitigation plan and implement the plan to manage risks
  • Decisively act on Unit audit findings and related management comments to prevent repeat audit findings
  • Manage and lead SAMSA research collaboration programmes on bilateral and multi-disciplinary partnerships with industry, academia and other relevant institutions impacting the Maritime Industry
  • Interact with and build relationships and joint initiatives with leading research institutes and other key players locally and abroad
  • Represent SAMSA at local and international maritime engagement platforms
  • Engage and manage internal stakeholder relations
  • Effective management of performance for each direct report in line with the Performance Management Guidelines
  • Support direct reports in the development and implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
  • Ensure that subordinates effectively apply newly acquired skills for improved performance
  • Mentor and supervise Maritime Research personnel
  • Requirements

    QUALIFICATIONS

  • Postgraduate Qualification in Maritime StudiesEconomicsTransportPublic Administration or any related qualification (NQF 8)
  • Relevant Masters Qualification (NQF 9) would be an added advantage
  • KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

  • 7 years research experience, of which at least 3 years should be at a managerial / supervisory level
  • Must have experience in analysing, conducting and supervising research
  • COMPETENCIES

  • High levels of competence on the skills below is a requirement :
  • Understanding and application of a range of research methods
  • Knowledge of strategic stakeholder engagement processes
  • Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office
  • Research report writing skills
  • Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a range of audiences and stakeholders
  • Ability to present ideas, concepts, research findings, etc.
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills that ensure work is effectively prioritized to meet deadlines
  • Analytical ability with strong attention to detail
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