Jobs in Pretoria, Germany

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation in South Africa, dedicated to researching, developing, localising, and diffusing technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity.

We contribute to industrial development and support a capable state.

Location: Pretoria

The CSIR seeks a Research Group Leader for DLT within the Emerging Digital Technologies for Fourth Industrial Revolution (EDT4IR) Research Centre, part of the Next Generation Enterprises and Institutions Cluster.

The incumbent will provide strategic and technical leadership, including people management, business development, financial sustainability, and operations management.

• Set strategic investment goals and develop RDI strategies.
• Lead research and engineering teams, fostering a culture of SET excellence.
• Maintain industry relevance and international standing in cutting-edge research.
• Develop and execute business plans for growth, impact, and sustainability.
• Provide technical solutions to client programs.
• Understand industry needs and align research programs accordingly.
• Manage staff development and strategic Human Capital Development.
• Ensure research outputs meet KPIs, including transformation, profit and loss, quality, health, safety, and environment targets.
• Engage with clients and industry partners to build long-term relationships.
• Manage projects to ensure IP protection and technology transfer.
• Lead blockchain and DLT R&D projects, managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver outcomes related to cryptocurrency analytics, blockchain protocols, and data management.
• Drive technology transfer and commercialization efforts.

• Masters degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or related field.
• Minimum of five years' experience in research within an RDI environment, preferably in blockchain, DLT, or cryptocurrency.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven project management and research leadership skills.
• Thought leadership and high-level conceptualization abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Business development and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Conflict management, decisiveness, and action orientation.
• Strong project management skills.
• Established national and international RDI networks.
• Understanding of the research-to-market innovation value chain.

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary packages including contributions to pension, insurance, and medical schemes.
• Recognition through CSIR Excellence Awards.

Note: Feedback will be provided to shortlisted candidates only. For more information, contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre.

CSIR is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity, and will give preference to candidates from designated groups. By applying, candidates agree that CSIR may verify credit, criminal, educational, and employment information.

The CSIR reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time.