Senior Officer: Technology Transfer Office (TTO) Administrative Officer (post level 9) Job ID: 5701 at University of the Free State

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. 

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Facilitate and manage research agreements.
• Prepare all information for reporting to NIPMO, TIA, university structures, and any other mandated reporting bodies.
• Engage in stakeholder liaison activities.
• Liaise between DRD and project owners at faculties to ensure progress on projects.
• Maintain and update the Research Information Management System (RIMS).
• Responsible for financial administration.
• Responsible for project management of the TIA Seed Funded projects and any other projects at DRD.

Inherent requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or a B-Tech on NQF level 7.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• A minimum of two years relevant experience working in a university or similar environment.
• A general understanding of compliance relating to university policies e.g. delegation of authority, procurement, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of the Research Information Management System (RIMS).
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft, especially Excel.
• Project management experience word useful.
• Any training/experience related to intellectual property and/ or contract management would be useful.
• Any business skills or business management experience would be useful.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.