Job Description

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Impact Area Manager: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing



The incumbent will be responsible to drive strategic impact within industry and/or service areas by means of research, development and transfer of technologies and integrated complete solutions to achieve the outcomes appropriate to the division and cluster mandate and strategy. The incumbent will be responsible for leading research groups, service delivery and industry programmes, as well as drive the business development of the impact area.

Qualifications:

PhD qualification in material sciences or engineering Metallungical/ Mechanical / Industrial Engineering expertise

Experience:

At least 12 years post PhD experience in RDI and/or Manufacturing At least 8 years' working experience in strategic leadership and/or business management at a senior level within the RDI sector At least 8 years' experience in strategic leadership and/or business management at a senior level with RDI or Manufacturing sector At least 8 years' experience managing research or production teams in the metals industries 5 years' experience leading teams in the development of new product drive the transfer of technology and solutions to industry/user environments package technologies for commercialization or develop and "investment ready business through financial modelling, market assessment and business development responsible for managing RDI groups financial management and stakeholder engagement

Solid track record of:

Engagement with target sector on strategic level and understanding of industry competitiveness drivers (product and manufacturing competiveness) National and International RDI networks Broad understanding of relevant technologies and their potential impact on competitiveness SET capability building track record (HCD, R&D rigour and R&D infrastructure)
Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful.


However, please keep a lookout on our website, www.sixsense.co.za for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.
For more information please contact:

Audra King