Manager: Research and Innovation (D1) at merSETA

Key Responsibilities 

The ideal candidate should be able to fulfil and perform the following key responsibilities: 

• Manage projects according to sound project management principles in terms of deadlines, deliverables and procedures. 
• Develop, maintain and enhance internal and external stakeholder relations and provide proactive support to ensure that projects are delivered according to implementation plans. 
• Conceptualize and develop research and innovation projects that are responsive to industry and national skills needs. 
• Ensure good governance and effective monitoring of partnership, research and innovation projects. 
• Develop reporting and monitoring tools for internal and external reporting. 
• Resolve stakeholder related queries, ensuring timely and amiable resolution. 
• Ensure reviewing, submission and signing off of all internal and external audits, DHET to AG. 
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and stay abreast with industry trends. 
• Develop and manage unit and partnership project budgets. 
• Monitor expenditures for unit and partnership projects. 
• Record and manage project risks relating to partnership projects. 
• Develop and manage an E-Library relating to project governance, ensuring that the library is comprehensive and up to date. 
• Proactive knowledge sharing and participation in learning initiatives to support merSETA meeting strategic objectives. 
• Effectively plan and manage project meetings. 
• Manage and enhance staff performance. 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Degree or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification in Education/Training/Administration/Business Management/Social Sciences/ Project Management or related field 
• 5 years’ project management experience in research, innovation or skills development projects in a SETA environment 
• 5 years’ experience in management or supervisory position