Faculty Research Manager (5-year contract) - (7350) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Doctoral degree in a discipline applicable to the Faculty of Applied Sciences
• Active involvement in research with a publication track record commensurate with Associate Professor level at CPUT
• At least 10 years’ relevant teaching and/or research experience in a tertiary institution or research institute
• Knowledge of DHET subsidy and other funding systems
• Experience in the administration and management of research

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Overall leadership and responsibility for Research, Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (RTIP) in the Faculty- with oversight from Dean, and in close liaison with the DVC-RTIP and associated RTI directorates
• Assist the Dean in compiling and driving an overall research strategy for the Faculty
• Implement and ensure Faculty adherence to CPUT RTIP policies
• Plan and provide oversight, in conjunction with department heads, to Adjunct-professors, research fellows and postdoctoral fellows
• Co-ordinate and facilitate the allocation and appropriation of research funds within the faculty
• Ensure an enabling environment for Researchers
• Support Research uptake initiatives
• Drive the growth of innovation
• Promote RTI related partnerships
• Oversee the implementation of staff RTIP related capacity development
• Maintain quality, retain postgraduate students, and increase postgraduate intake and output
• Create an enabling research infrastructure in the faculty
• Represent the Faculty in appropriate Committees
• Measure and report on RTIP progress to the Dean, Faculty Board, and relevant Institutional Committees

Competencies

• Adaptability
• Building partnerships
• Coaching and mentoring
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Excellent communication
• Continuous improvement
• Developing others
• Strong student focus
• Facilitating change
• Managing conflict
• Strategic decision making