Technology Transfer Officer: Technology Transfer Office

at  South African Medical Research Council MRC

DURATION: 5-YEAR CONTRACT

GIPD division is seeking to appoint a Technology Transfer Officer to provide support for innovation activities at the SAMRC, specifically the activities and responsibilities of the SAMRC’s Technology Transfer Office.
The incumbent will report to a Senior Programme Manager and will be responsible for the following strategic and core areas:

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 Year tertiary qualification preferably in a science discipline.
• Completion of at least one recognized IP/Tech Transfer training workshop.
• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in the field of technology transfer, innovation management, IP management and/or commercialisation.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: THE SAMRC RETAINS THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAMRC’S EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN, PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO SUITABLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FROM THE DESIGNATED GROUPS. FOR THIS REASON, WE REQUIRE RACE, GENDER AND DISABILITY STATUS TO BE SPECIFIED. DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, SAMRC CONCLUDES THAT YOU ARE A COMPETENT PERSON TO CONSENT AND THAT YOU ARE GIVING CONSENT TO THE SAMRC TO PROCESS AND FURTHER PROCESS ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE APPLICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT, ACT NO 4 OF 2013 (AS AMENDED). THE SAMRC DOES ITS BEST TO PROVIDE THE MOST ACCURATE INFORMATION; HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG AND UNCLEAR APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THE HR RECRUITMENT OFFICE AT 021-938 0648 BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.

A salary in the region of R534 050.00 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.

PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R800A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.

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