UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)
DEPARTMENT: RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALISATION DIRECTORATE: INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND COMMERCIALISATION POSITION: IP DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (P8) FIXED TERM (2-YEAR CONTRACT) (MUCKLENEUCK CAMPUS - PRETORIA) Ref: IP DAT/ADMIN/P8/BN-2024 The purpose of the position is to support the management of the Unisa Intellectual Property (IP) database for IP emanating from publicly financed research and development. The position also provides administrative support and reporting to the technology transfer unit of the DITTC. Requirements: Minimum Qualification(s): • Grade 12 Matric plus bachelor degree or National Diploma in SET Experience: • 4 years’ relevant experience in Intellectual Property management including working with electronic databases. Knowledge of: • IP Protection landscape (various IP laws) • Intellectual Property from Publicly Financed Research and Development Act 51 of 2008 • Database Management especially electronic databases • General Administration Skills: • Strategic Thinking • Innovation and creativity • Project Management • Communication skills • Stakeholder Management • Judgement and Decision Making • Problem Solving • Research Abilities: • Communication – oral expression, speech clarity, speech recognition, written comprehension, and written expression • Inductive Reasoning – the ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion (includes finding a relation among seemingly unrelated events) • Deductive Reasoning – the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produced answers that makes sense. • Problem Sensitivity – the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solve the problem, only recognize there is problem. • Report writing Duties: • Maintenance of the Unisa IP database • Provide administrative support to the Technology Transfer unit of the DITTC. • Liaise with IP creators and service providers. Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position Closing date: 24 April 2024 Enquiries: Ms B Nandi 012 429 6176 (HR: Contract appointments) Mr A Noma 012 352 4368 (Research, innovation, and Commercialisation ▪ The completed prescribed application form must be accompanied BY COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and ORIGINAL certified copies (within the previous six months) of; • all educational qualifications, • identity document; and • proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable) ▪ UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. ▪ The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer. • The prescribed application form is obtainable from: http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies ▪ Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered. Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan. We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities Applications must be submitted clearly marked with the name of the relevant College and/or Department, the position applied for and the reference number of the position. Applications must be emailed to IPDatabaseAdministrator@mylife.unisa.ac.za All applications should reach UNISA before 16h00 on the closing date. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful. DEPARTMENT: RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALISATION DIRECTORATE: INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND COMMERCIALISATION POSITION: TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICER (P7) FIXED TERM (2-YEAR CONTRACT) (MUCKLENEUCK CAMPUS - PRETORIA) Ref: Tech/trans/off/P7/2024-BN) The purpose of the position is to facilitate the identification, protection, maintenance, and marketing of intellectual emanating from Unisa’s Research and development initiatives. Requirements: Minimum Qualification(s): • Grade 12 Matric plus bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in SET Added advantage: • LLB or registered for LLB. • at least group 1 Patent Board exams Experience: • 5 years’ relevant experience in Intellectual Property management of which at least 3 years undertaking IP assessments within a law firm or Technology Transfer Office. Knowledge of: • IP Protection landscape (various IP laws) • Intellectual Property from Publicly Financed Research and Development Act 51 of 2008 • Undertaking of various IP searches (novelty, freedom to operate, etc) • IP Management • IP databases Skills: • Strategic Thinking • Innovation and creativity • Project Management • Communication skills • Stakeholder Management • Judgement and Decision Making • Problem Solving • Research Abilities: • Communication – oral expression, speech clarity, speech recognition, written comprehension, and written expression • Inductive Reasoning – the ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion (includes finding a relation among seemingly unrelated events) • Deductive Reasoning – the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produced answers that makes sense. • Problem Sensitivity – the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solve the problem, only recognize there is problem. • Report writing Duties: • Facilitate the implementation of an IP awareness and training programme for staff and students. • Solicit and receive IP disclosures from staff and postgraduate students. • Assess the IP disclosures and make a recommendation to the Director. • Ensure protection and maintenance of Unisa IP • Assist Business Development Specialist to create marketing material for technologies in the portfolio. Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position Closing date: 24 April 2024 Enquiries: Ms B Nandi 012 429 6176 (HR: Contract appointments) Mr A Noma 012 352 4368 (Research, Innovation and Commercialisation ▪ The completed prescribed application form must be accompanied BY COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and ORIGINAL certified copies (within the previous six months) of; • all educational qualifications, • identity document; and • proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable) ▪ UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. ▪ The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer. • The prescribed application form is obtainable from: http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies ▪ Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered. Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan. We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities All applications should reach UNISA before 16h00 on the closing date. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME APPLICATIONS ARE HEREBY INVITED FROM THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: • Unemployed South African Citizens who have completed a UNISA qualification. which is equivalent to NQF level 6 and above. • With no formal work experience in the field of application. • Interns who were previously appointed at UNISA or any other institution may not apply. • Both the position reference and your UNISA student number must be accurately indicated on the Portal • Age requirement: Not older than 35 years old • Applicants must be only UNISA Graduates Preference will be given to those residing in the location/region or designated province. POSITION REF NUMBER ICT/03/2024 POSITION APPLICATION E-MAIL ADDRESS & CONTACT PERSON Sekitle Bahula 012 429 3673 COLLEGE / DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE ICT Risk and Compliance LOCATION/ REGION Pretoria Muckleneuk (Main Campus) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONREQUIRED Degree/Diploma in Information Technology Degree/Diploma in Computer Sciences Degree/Diploma /BCom / Post Graduate Diploma in Risk Management/Compliance Management/Internal Auditing NUMBER OF POSITIONS 3 Requirements: • Computer literacy in respect of office automation packages (Microsoft Office Suite) and internet • Good interpersonal relations; communication skills and telephone etiquette • Ability to take initiative, work in a team under constant supervision. • The ability to prioritize, pay attention to detail and go the extra mile. • Sense of commitment, responsibility, and punctuality • Ability to work under pressure, and under strict deadlines. • Proficiency in English (Verbal and written) • Ability to maintain confidentiality. • Problem solving skills. • Time Management • Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. Duration : 12 Months Stipend : R114 080 (per annum) Closing date : 18 April 2024 Enquiries : Mr S Bahula 012 429 3673 To apply please click the following link to access online application form https://forms.office.com/r/qK0RWe9nPW NB: The link will only allow access to Unisa students and graduates. You are required to attach the following documents on PDF format from the applications process. • Curriculum Vitae • One-page motivational letter – why you should be considered for this internship. • Certified copies (Not more than 6 months old) of South African ID, Matric Certificate and Unisa Completed Qualification We welcome applications from persons with disability Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan. CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE LIMITED TO SHORT-LISTED ONLY AND ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES ON THE INTERVIEW DATES DETERMINED BY THE EMPLOYER All applications should be submitted before 16h00 on the closing date. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
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