Job Description

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Job Advert Summary

Rand Water Institute is looking for a Researcher to support the provision of Research and Development (R&D) solutions to Operationalise the implementation of the Risk based Innovation Driven Rand Water Strategy

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Minimum Requirements

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree qualification, Minimum NQF level 7 in Science (Water Science/ Engineering) with atleast 5 years experience in research-based Institutions Advanced Computer literacy

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

Postgraduate qualification in Sciences (Water Science/Engineering) and 5 or more years experience in research Exposure to commercialisation of research
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Primary Duties

Conduct research as directed by the RWI's business plan and R&D's divisional objectives. Ensure alignment of the research approved to the strategic risk register of the organization. Participate in collaborative research programs as required by memorandums of understanding/agreement. Manage and monitor project/s schedule/s of RWI strategic partners to ensure adherence to MOU/A. Foster national/regional/global collaborations with Research/Academic Institutions. Assessment of research proposals suggested for RWI and/or its partners. Management of the database of the research undertaken using organisational information. Management of annual RWI's Innovation, Research and Development stakeholder Forums. Involvement in commercialisation ventures of completed research. Demonstrate value-add from research in the Water and Sanitation Sector. Support the development of R&D Framework and procedures for Rand Water
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Knowledge

Proven good communication skills (both verbal and written) and public presentations Understanding of Rand Water Business/Water Sector Understanding of relevant Legislation/strategic approaches/risk records Proven track record of developing R&D business cases/reporting.
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Skills

Good Computer literacy Good interpersonal skills Administrative ability Planning and organizing Establishment and Participation in the R&D Committee & Forums Financial management of projects and projections for new projects Maintain accurate Research data
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Attitude

Excellent Customer service Performance driven Deadline orientated Confidential Safety conscious Attention to detail Flexible and agile

Rand Water reserves the right not to make appointments to any of the advertised positions

at any stage

The potential appointment to this position shall be subject to serving a MAXIMUM probation period of up to 12 months, based on a FLEXIBLE monthly probation evaluation process before confirmation of permanent employment in Rand Water.