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SOUTH AFRICAN NUCLEAR ENERGY CORPORATION (NECSA)
 
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
DIVISION: Research and Technology Development
DEPARTMENT:  Office of Technology Transfer (OTT)
VACANCY: Intellectual Property (IP) Analyst (3 year contract)
SALARY BAND: C4G 
REF NO: CONTRWO189
 
Job Purpose
To provide technical and professional assistance for the identification, management and protection of Necsa Intellectual Property (IP).
         
 
Key Performance Areas
  • Assist in the development and implementation of relevant policy, processes and procedures;
  • Compile information, record and report on Necsa IP statistics and participate in the organisational reporting process;
  • Evaluate technical/technological merit of invention disclosures (IVD’s);
  • Compile prior art and literature searches from sources not accessible to all;
  • Collaborate with researchers in finding patent information for their projects;
  • Facilitate the identification of patentable inventions or other improvements in terms of innovation disclosures;
  • Compile market research studies to inform Necsa R&D programmes;
  • Identify and manage Necsa subscriptions for IP and market information;
  • Facilitate the invention review process to determine best protection vehicle;
  • Provide technical and legal input to manage patentable inventions through application and prosecution phases into granted patents;
  • Provide analysis and support on IP matters in reviews, negotiations and IP clauses in agreements and transactions in R&TD and other Stakeholders (e,g. PE, Subsidiaries, etc.);
  • Investigate ad hoc IP infringements;
  • Establish and maintain an electronic IP pipeline database on the Necsa Nucleus system for perspective on progress, strategic management and general visibility; and
  • Compile monthly progress reports to ensure that the IP Manager is informed with regards to progress made across the business with regards to IP.
 
 
Key Knowledge & Skills 
  • Broad scientific and technical knowledge of industrial process and product technology.
  • Broad acquaintance with Necsa core technologies.
  • Advanced knowledge of patent database prior art search techniques.
  • Working knowledge of typical patent terminology.
  • Working knowledge of specification application drafting skills.
  • Working knowledge of examining skills to formulate defining memoranda.
  • Working knowledge of IP law, the Nuclear Energy Act and other applicable legislation.
 
Competencies (Job Specific and Behavioural)
  • Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail*
  • Judgement and Decision Making*
  • Communication*
  • Holistic / Bigger Picture*
  • Global awareness/ Environmental Scanning*
  • Relationship Building and Networking Skills*
  • Focus and Alertness.
  • Creativity and Innovation.
  • Interpretation skills.
  • Excellence / Quality Orientation.
  • Time and Self-Management.
 
Qualifications and Experience:
Qualifications
  • B.Sc (Natural sciences) degree, OR
  • BTech (Engineering).
 
Experience
  • Knowledge of innovation systems.
  • 3 to 5 years of demonstrable IP or innovation experience in a scientific environment.
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Closing date: 26 August 2020.
 
CONTACT PERSON
Ms. Lydia Lebona
Tel: 012 305 4150
Building: G1
Room: 0116 (first floor)
Please forward your updated CV with certified copies of your educational qualifications to lydia.lebona@necsa.co.za
 
GENERAL:
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.  
Necsa Group is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting. Therefore, priority will be given to African Females, African Males and people with disabilities, in support of achieving our Employment Equity targets.