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 Technology Transfer Manager is responsible for commercialising the University's research to generate impact and sustainable income. This includes managing a team to oversee technology disclosures, development through TRLs, and commercialisation. The role involves building strategic partnerships, conducting IP due diligence, managing the IP portfolio, and leading licensing, deal-making, and spin-out company formation. The manager ensures academic research translates into real-world applications that benefit both industry and academia.


Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Postgraduate Research Degree (NQF 9) or MBA 5 -8 years working experience, with at least 3- 5 years relevant experience on technology transfer or related field. Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Innovation Opportunity Identification and Researcher Engagement Commercialisation, Project and IP Management Due Diligence and Market Alignment Deal Negotiation and Spin-out Support Leadership and Institutional Support Competencies
Analytical thinking Innovation ecosystem understanding Communication and mentoring skills Project management Organisational ability IP portfolio and systems proficiency Critical analysis Market assessment IP and technology evaluation Negotiation and legal understanding Entrepreneurial thinking Stakeholder engagement Strategic alignment Initiative and reliability Flexibility and professional maturity 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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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.