Job Description

Faculty
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Tech Transfer&Industry Linkage -> Technology Transfer Admin
Campus/ Location
Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type
Contract
Occupational Function
Support / Admin
Number of Positions
1
Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)
To be confirmed
Advert Closing Date
7/9/2025
Job Purpose
The Officer: Finance and Licenses is responsible for the financial management and licensing oversight of the university's intellectual property assets. This includes tracking IP-related expenditures, monitoring license agreements and income, maintaining communication with licensees, and ensuring cost recovery as per the IPR Act (51 of 2008). The role supports revenue generation and IP optimisation through accurate record-keeping and effective financial stewardship.


Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting - NQF7 1-3 years working experience, with at least 1-year relevant experience on accounting. Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Financial Oversight of IP and Licensing Activities Licensing Agreement Management Stakeholder and Licensee Engagement Record Keeping and Compliance Support and Planning Competencies
Financial tracking and record-keeping Budget planning and cost analysis Strategic financial thinking Familiarity with R&D finance and IP lifecycle Licensing and contract knowledge Negotiation and influencing skills Legal awareness Attention to detail and follow-through Relationship and stakeholder management Written and verbal communication Professionalism and diplomacy Cross-functional collaboration General Information

Closing date:

07 September 2025

For enquiries and assistance with your on-line application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department on

lalelav@cput.ac.za or 021 460 3351

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THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE

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THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF

YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.