Senior Manager IGP

Recruit-It; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit-It seeks a senior leader to formulate and drive partnerships strategy, policy, and implementation across national and international stakeholders. The role will advance RIISA mandate and foster collaboration and funding opportunities.

The ideal candidate holds a Doctoral degree with a strong research track record and at least 7 years of experience in research and innovation, including 5 in management. A strategic mindset and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with proven research track record.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in research and innovation, including 5 years in management.
• Strong strategic planning and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with national and international research funding dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Formulating, reviewing and updating partnerships strategy, policy, and implementation plans.
• Developing the RIISA Partnerships Strategy to advance the mandate and respond to the goals and objectives of the organisation.
• Leading and managing relationships with the organisation's strategic partners to advance RIISA mandate.
• Driving engagement with stakeholders and associated processes and linking to concomitant and potential resource mobilisation strategies.
• Establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with national, regional, and global stakeholders that can advance the work of the company as collaborators, funders, advisors and reviewers.
• Developing and managing business plans and systems and operations through delegation and empowerment.
• Ensuring that appropriate developments and innovative solutions are proposed that consistently enhance and maximise service quality, efficiency, and continuity.
• Providing policy development and expert guidance to other professionals in relation to International Partnerships and Granting, with significant internal/external impact on the organisation and the national research landscape.
• Managing risks by identifying trends, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for the Department and RIISA that may have an impact on the organisation, to enable appropriate and timely action to be taken.
• Implementing proposed changes to current work processes to consistently improve quality and effectiveness of service provided and facilitate change management.
• Managing the information and knowledge of the Department as an organisational resource.
• Ensuring sound financial decision-making for business operations and grant approvals.
• Ensuring informed and calculated risk taking in grant approvals.
• Monitoring and Evaluation of the funded projects under the International Grants and Partnership department to ensure the expected output, outcomes, and impact.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Policy Development

Change Management

Communication

Project Management

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Team Management

Education

Doctoral Degree (NQF 10)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Formulating, reviewing and updating partnerships strategy, policy, and implementation plans.
• Developing the RIISA Partnerships Strategy to advance the mandate and respond to the goals and objectives of the organisation.
• Leading and managing relationships with the organisation's strategic partners to advance RIISA mandate.
• Driving engagement with stakeholders and associated processes and linking to concomitant and potential resource mobilisation strategies.
• Establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with national, regional, and global stakeholders that can advance the work of the company as collaborators, funders, advisors and reviewers.
• Developing and managing business plans and systems and operations through delegation and empowerment.
• Ensuring that appropriate developments and innovative solutions are proposed that consistently enhance and maximise service quality, efficiency, and continuity.
• Providing policy development and expert guidance to other professionals in relation to International Partnerships and Granting, with significant internal/external impact on the organisation and the national research landscape.
• Managing risks by identifying trends, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for the Department and RIISA that may have an impact on the organisation, to enable appropriate and timely action to be taken.
• Implementing proposed changes to current work processes to consistently improve quality and effectiveness of service provided and facilitate change management.
• Managing the information and knowledge of the Department as an organisational resource.
• Ensuring sound financial decision-making for business operations and grant approvals.
• Ensuring informed and calculated risk taking in grant approvals.
• Monitoring and Evaluation of the funded projects under the International Grants and Partnership department to ensure the expected output, outcomes, and impact.

Key Requirements

Qualification

• A Doctoral Degree (NQF 10) with a proven research track record.
• At least 7 years' experience in research and innovation, of which 5 years is management experience

Experience

• Strategy Development and Implementation
• Business Planning and Implementation
• Organisational Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Strategic Management
• Human Resource and Talent Management
• Change Management
• Policy Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Contracts Management
• Research Grant Management Capabilities
• Financial Resourcing and Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Science Diplomacy
• Advanced Communication
• Advanced Presentation Capabilities
• Proven Quantitative and Qualitative Analytical Skills
• Advanced Computer Proficiency

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of the South African Higher Education System.
• Knowledge of the National System of Innovation.
• Knowledge of the global research landscape and innovation trends.
• Knowledge of relevant policies; legislation and regulations pertaining to research, innovation and postgraduate education in South Africa.
• Familiarity with PFMA, labour legislation and management best practices.
• Knowledge of National and International research and funding partners.