Manager: Maritime Research Projects X 2

South African Maritime Safety Authority; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the maritime sector is seeking a Research Project Manager to oversee strategic research and innovation initiatives. The role involves managing projects, engaging with stakeholders, and promoting a culture of innovation. Ideal candidates will have experience in project management and a passion for maritime development.

Qualifications

• Mid-Senior level position requiring experience in project management and research.
• Full-time employment in the maritime sector.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage strategic research and innovation programmes.
• Engage with stakeholders to develop the maritime industry.
• Drive technology and innovation research activities.

Skills

Project Management

Innovation

Research

Collaboration

Job description

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• Plan, manage, support, and promote strategic research and innovation programmes aimed at supporting the formulation of appropriate strategies, projects, and policies within the maritime sector.
• Manage the implementation of technology and innovation studies to promote research as a key contributor to the development and growth of the maritime industry.
• Promote a culture of innovation and transformation through research to foster beneficiation and entrepreneurship.
• Drive technology and innovation research activities and projects, prudently managing resources (e.g., finance, data) allocated for research projects.
• Develop and manage performance compliance requirements (e.g., annual business plans, regular reports, ad-hoc requests).
• Provide reliable departmental financial projections for budgeting and management purposes.
• Identify departmental risks and develop and implement mitigation plans to manage these risks.
• Undertake ad-hoc work as required and directed by Line Management.
• Engage and promote relations with internal and external stakeholders on maritime research.
• Participate in research collaboration programmes with industry, academia, and other relevant institutions impacting the maritime sector.
• Interact with stakeholders at various levels to develop the industry.
• Build and manage relationships with leading research institutes and key players locally and internationally to participate in strategic initiatives.
• Partner with local and international research and higher education institutions and the maritime sector to create a system for sharing maritime data.
• Actively represent SAMSA in maritime research and innovation engagement platforms internally and externally.
• Collaborate with industry partners to identify, assess, and implement new maritime business opportunities that promote research.
• Provide input or guidance in the ideation and initiation of maritime research projects.
• Communicate, share, and present research findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Design and implement programmes and projects.
• Evaluate and review programmes and projects, taking proactive remedial actions to ensure quality outputs.
• Apply newly acquired skills to improve performance.
• Manage data in accordance with ethical and information protection guidelines.
• Manage personal performance effectively in line with the Performance Management Guidelines and Cycle.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Maritime Transportation

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