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  • Posted: Sep 24, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is a South African government agency established on 1 April 1998 as a result of the 1998 South African Maritime Safety Authority Act 5.[1] as such it is responsible for the implementation of current International & National Regulations regarding the Maritime Industry as well as upon all recreational marine ...
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    Senior Manager: Maritime Research (Pretoria)

    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

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