Senior Manager: Maritime Research (Pretoria) at South African Maritime Safety Authority

Description

• Set the strategic and operational direction of the Research Unit in ensuring business and industry needs driven research
• Plan, lead and manage the development and implementation of the identified research agenda
• Develop and review the research business case for approval or recommendation for external research requirements
• Prepare reports, guidelines or other documents aimed at disseminating the results and outcomes of research projects for programming, policy and advocacy
• Maintain research data gathered from other institutions and ensure that knowledge generated is secured, shared and applied where applicable
• Develop research related position/discussion papers to inform SAMSA strategy, policies and programmes
• Develop work performance standards and define the quality of work to be delivered
• Conduct relevant micro and macro-environment and impact analyses to inform the strategic direction
• Manage projects effectively through robust integrated planning and interaction with clients
• Manage financial, human and other resources
• Develop and manage performance compliance requirements (e.g. annual business plan, reports and ad-hoc requests)
• Provide reliable Unit financial projections for budgeting purposes and manage the allocated budget
• Identify Unit risks, develop a mitigation plan and implement the plan to manage risks
• Decisively act on Unit audit findings and related management comments to prevent repeat audit findings
• Manage and lead SAMSA research collaboration programmes on bilateral and multi-disciplinary partnerships with industry, academia and other relevant institutions impacting the Maritime Industry
• Interact with and build relationships and joint initiatives with leading research institutes and other key players locally and abroad
• Represent SAMSA at local and international maritime engagement platforms
• Engage and manage internal stakeholder relations
• Effective management of performance for each direct report in line with the Performance Management Guidelines
• Support direct reports in the development and implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Ensure that subordinates effectively apply newly acquired skills for improved performance
• Mentor and supervise Maritime Research personnel

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Postgraduate Qualification in Maritime Studies\Economics\Transport\Public Administration or any related qualification (NQF 8)
• Relevant Masters Qualification (NQF 9) would be an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• 7 years research experience, of which at least 3 years should be at a managerial/supervisory level
• Must have experience in analysing, conducting and supervising research

COMPETENCIES

• High levels of competence on the skills below is a requirement: 
• Understanding and application of a range of research methods
• Knowledge of strategic stakeholder engagement processes
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office
• Research report writing skills
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a range of audiences and stakeholders
• Ability to present ideas, concepts, research findings, etc.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills that ensure work is effectively prioritized to meet deadlines
• Analytical ability with strong attention to detail