VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (VUT)
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY DIVISION: TTO DEPARTMENT: TTO POST: Commercialisation Manager (3 years fixed term contract) POST Nº: 7474 PEROMNES GRADE: 06 JOB DESCRIPTION: Key performance areas include but not limited to: • Develop and maintain relationships with faculty researchers and students. • Establish a collaboration network between industries, the Technology Transfer Office, and the community. • Assess the invention/innovations disclosed to the OTT. • Decide which of the disclosed inventions is suitable for commercialisation. • Support filing and protection of commercially feasible intellectual property. • Discover opportunities for alignment of industry and create national and international partnerships. • Draft a commercialisation strategy for the inventions. • Facilitate the development of an entrepreneurial culture. • Acting as an observer/adviser at company board meetings. • Be informed and in touch with services, programs, and capabilities of the private, public, and non-profit to facilitate and leverage the commercialisation of the institution's intellectual property. • Increase the institution’s commercial portfolio. • Regularly update the management and NIPMO on the stage’s commercialisation of the institution’s products. • Facilitating the completion of internal documentation (researcher agreements, licensing agreements). •Keeping a record of statistical data (royal revenue generation, number of products commercialised). • Manage the capital request and budgeting process. • Generate financial reports. • Assisting in the procurement of grants. • Securing technology commercialisation funding support from a variety of government programs. • Negotiate for equity investments and licensing contracts. APPLICATION CRITERIA: Qualification and Experience: Required • An honours or B-Tech degree in Science, engineering, Commerce or Law • A Masters degree in Engineering, Business or Law. • 3 to 5 years working experience with 3 years’ relevant experience. Added Advantage • Experience in Technology Transfer Environment • Project management and Commercialisation experience • Proven experience in policy development and implementation. • Proven experience in strategy development and implementation Skills and Competencies: • Ability to translate research ideas into funding proposals, particularly understanding the potential commercialisation outcomes. • An understanding of the South African and international patenting processes. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 8 March 2024 Applications should include: 1. A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.vut.ac.za 2. A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields) 3. Certified copies of all qualifications 4. Certified copy of ID 5. Current contact information of referees 6. Please email applications to recruitment5@vut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line. 7. No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications or applications without the application form and required documents will be disregarded. 8. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered. 9. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. If you don’t hear from VUT within 3 months deem your application as unsuccessful. Enquiries may be directed to: HR Practitioner: Ms Angie Moeti, Tel 016 950 9452 / email address: angie@vut.ac.za HR Practitioner: Ms Glenda Dibakwana, Tel 016 950 6767 / email address: glendad@vut.ac.za Please Note: Submission of such copies entitles Vaal University of Technology to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA certificate of evaluation. Vaal University of Technology is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which is committed to the implementation of its employment equity plan. People from designated groups are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment By applying for this position, you give permission to share your information with the selection panel or the relevant people involved in the recruitment process.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT DIVISION: MANAGEMENT SCIENCES DEPARTMENT: MARKETING, RETAIL BUSINESS & SPORT MANAGEMENT POST: nGAP LECTURER (SPORT MANAGEMENT/RECREATION/SCIENCE) POST Nº: 2506 PEROMNES GRADE: 08 JOB DESCRIPTION: Key performance areas include but are not limited to: • Complete a Doctoral qualification with specialisation in Sport Management, Sport Recreation Science or related specialisation; • Contribute towards effective teaching and learning in the field of Sport Management/Recreation/Science as delegated by the Head of Department; • Contributing to online course design, maintaining quality learner guides, subject files, developing and maintaining teaching portfolios of evidence that adhere to high-quality standards; • Assessment and moderation of summative and/or formative assessments; • Development of online curriculum and instructional materials according to the university’s and SAQA guidelines; • Participate in national and/or international conferences and publish findings of completed research projects in accredited journals; • Active participation and/or registration with sports regulatory bodies in South Africa such as SAFA, ASA and/or others; • Liaise with sports federations and other stakeholders; • Fulfilling student and academic administration and reporting duties in line with responsibility; • Mentor junior lecturers and tutors within the department through team supervision of postgraduate students, as an additional role; • Display sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team player. APPLICATION CRITERIA: Qualification/Experience: • A relevant Masters’ degree with specialisation in Sport Management, Sport Recreation and/or Sport Science with a minimum pass mark of 70% (Compulsory); • Willingness to register for a doctoral qualification with specialisation in Sport Management, Sport Recreation, Sport Science or cognate field and be able to complete within six years; • Possess sound technical and theoretical knowledge in team coaching, recreation science, facility management and sport movement studies; • Membership and certification with relevant professional bodies would be an added advantage; • High technical proficiency: Ms Office Suite, Ms Outlook, Ms Teams, Ms Projects & use of 360-degree EON technology assets. To be eligible for selection for a nGAP post, applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to meeting criteria specified by the university: • Demonstrate interest in becoming an academic • Be a South African citizen; • Be 40 years and younger; • Show evidence of eligibility to undertake doctoral study; • Be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the full duration of the nGAP. Skills: • A high level of disciplinary expertise; • Excellent communication (written / verbal/ cross-cultural) skills; • Organisational and adaptability skills; • Report writing skills; • Facilitation, assessment and online course design skills; • Digital literacy skills (Ms 365 for Business; Ms Teams, Ms Projects; ITS, Blackboard LMS; Data Analytics, Power BMI etc.); • Good interpersonal skills (Collegiality, team player and time management); • Problem solving and critical thinking skills; • Strong initiative and the motivation to work without extensive supervision. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 March 2024 Applications should include: 1. A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.vut.ac.za https://www.vut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/VUT-Application-for-Employment-form-Final-002.pdf 2. A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields) 3. Certified copies of all certificates/degrees 4. Certified copy of ID 5. Current contact information of referees 6. Please email applications to recruitment1@vut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line. 7. No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications or applications without the application form and required documents will be disregarded. 8. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered. 9. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. If you don’t hear from VUT within 3 months deem your application as unsuccessful. Enquiries may be directed to: HR Business Partner: Ms Ntediseng Motaung, Tel 016 950 9160 / email address: ntediseng@vut.ac.za Please Note: Submission of such copies entitles Vaal University of Technology to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA certificate of evaluation. Vaal University of Technology is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which is committed to the implementation of its employment equity plan. People from designated groups are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment By applying for this position, you give permission to share your information with the selection panel or the relevant people involved in the recruitment process.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL DIVISION: MANAGEMENT SCIENCES DEPARTMENT: MARKETING, RETAIL BUSINESS & SPORT MANAGEMENT POST: 3 X LECTURER (MARKETING) POST Nº: 0081/0745/7512 PEROMNES GRADE: 08 JOB DESCRIPTION: Key performance areas include but are not limited to: • Contribute towards effective teaching and learning in a blended learning environment; • Assessment and moderation – summative and/or formative assessments including moderation to ensure adherence to standards and quality; • Design and review the curriculum for blended learning courses in Marketing; • Develop online learning material according to the university’s and SAQA guidelines; • Participate in national and/or international conferences and publish research findings in accredited journals; • Work towards completion of a vertical qualification; • Mentor junior lecturers and tutors within the department through team supervision of postgraduate students; • Participate in community engagement projects including liaison with industry stakeholders; • Registration for membership and/or designation status with relevant professional bodies; • Display sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team player. APPLICATION CRITERIA: Qualification/Experience: • A Master’s Degree in Marketing Management or cognate field with Marketing specialisation; • At least three (3) years of previous teaching experience in a Higher education environment Or three (3) years of industry experience at the operational or middle management level in the Marketing domain; • Experience in online course design and facilitation; ADDED ADVANTAGE: • Working towards a Doctoral degree would be an added advantage; • Membership and/or designation status with relevant professional bodies including MASA, AMA, CIM or related would be an added advantage; • Sound foundational and traceable knowledge path in Marketing management is a requirement; • A research record proven by accredited publications and international conference presentations would be an added advantage; • Traceable evidence of previous successful postgraduate supervision is recommended; • A completed postgraduate qualification in Higher Education would be an added advantage; SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: • A high level of disciplinary expertise; • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and cross-cultural skills; • Sound interpersonal skills (Collegiality, team player and time management); • Organisational and adaptability skills; • Facilitation, assessment and online course design skills; • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills; • Strong initiative and the motivation to work without extensive supervision; • Technical proficiency in Ms Office 365 Suite, Ms Outlook, Ms Teams, Ms Projects, ITS iEnabler Integrator, CANVA & use of 360-degree EON technology assets. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 MARCH 2024 Applications should include: 1. A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.vut.ac.za https://www.vut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/VUT-Application-for-Employment-form-Final-002.pdf 2. A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields) 3. Certified copies of all certificates/degrees 4. Certified copy of ID 5. Current contact information of referees 6. Please email applications to recruitment1@vut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line. 7. No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications or applications without the application form and required documents will be disregarded. 8. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered. 9. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. If you don’t hear from VUT within 3 months deem your application as unsuccessful. Enquiries may be directed to: HR Business Partner: Ms Ntediseng Motaung, Tel 016 950 9160 / email address: ntediseng@vut.ac.za Please Note: Submission of such copies entitles Vaal University of Technology to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA certificate of evaluation. Vaal University of Technology is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which is committed to the implementation of its employment equity plan. People from designated groups are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. VUT reserves the right not to make an appointment By applying for this position, you give permission to share your information with the selection panel or the relevant people involved in the recruitment process.
Comments are closed.
|