Principal Officer - Commercialisation

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan including people with disabilities.

1-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
RESEARCH DIVISION PRINCIPAL OFFICER: COMMERCIALISATION
UKZN-INQUBATE
(PEROMNES GRADE 08)
HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS
REF NO.: UKZN-IQ09/2016

The successful incumbent will support UKZN InQubate in managing activities relating to:

(i) spin-off companies formed for commercialisation of selected intellectual property emanating from the university;
(ii) student entrepreneurship; and
(iii) consultancy arrangements between industry and the university.

Minimum Requirements:

- BSc Honours or equivalent in a relevant field;
- 3 years’ relevant experience in technology transfer, project management, entrepreneurship, intellectual property, innovation management and/or business development;
- Excellent report writing, analytical and research skills;
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills;

Advantages:

- Qualification or other certification in project management, entrepreneurship and/or technology transfer would be an advantage.
- Experience working with/in spin-off companies
- an interest in IP and in the commercialisation of university research
- an understanding of the national system of innovation

The closing date for receipt of applications is 08 August 2016.