SENIOR MANAGER – RESEARCH SUPPORT N001122
Listing reference: nwu_001473
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 27 February 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
DIVISION: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
DEPARTMENT: RESEARCH SUPPORT
POSITION NUMBER: N001122
POSITION: SENIOR MANAGER – RESEARCH SUPPORT
PEROMNES GRADE: P6
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
NOTE: THOSE WHO PREVISOULY APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION ARE ENCOURAGED TO RE-APPLY
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To plan and manage the research support administrative component on macro (mission) and micro (planning, management, and delivery of research support programmes) levels. The Senior Manager will also provide support and guidance on specific the departmental projects, processes and procedures, and tools and training within the institution.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Strategic Management and Planning:
· Ensure effective strategic planning of the research support administrative component on macro level (mission) and micro level (planning, management and delivery of research support programmes).
· Manage resources effectively and efficiently to ensure the budget and programme plan objectives are met.
· Maintain schedule for revision of policies, rules and procedures to ensure effective implementation.
· If necessary, conduct research, as determined by the Director:
· Research Support, that models future strategic positioning.
· Developing, documenting and maintaining, frameworks and tools for research support interventions.
· Management of workload and allocation of duties where appropriate.
2. Relationship Management:
· Manage professional relationships with research internal and external stakeholders.
· Providing training and guidance to colleagues across the institution to develop research management capabilities.
· Identify and prioritise internal and external stakeholders.
· Detecting opportunities for meaningful collaboration within and across industries.
· Retain and foster relationships with existing clients and partners.
· Identify and anticipate possible risks and risk factors and develop a plan to mitigate these risks.
3. Training:
· Lead research support training initiatives.
· Conduct project reviews to assess outcomes of training interventions/improvements.
· Document and communicate all lessons learned.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· A Master’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 9)
· Additional research management training is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
· A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management role.
· A minimum of 3 years’ experience in programme management (preferably in a higher education environment).
· A minimum of 3 years research experience.
RECOMMENDATION:
· Membership with the Southern African Research & Innovation Management Association (SARIMA).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Professional and academic leadership and skills.
· Proven knowledge of the higher education landscape.
· Building networks and maintaining effective liaison with key stakeholders.
· Project Planning & Execution – Develop necessary protocols, manuals and operational guidelines for the strategic projects.
· Sufficient level of technical background to evaluate project risks accurately and objectively.
· Planning, organising, supporting, supervising, disseminating, higher degrees support projects.
· Managing multi-phase projects.
· Proven knowledge of research management.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Organisational and problem-solving skills.
· Time management abilities and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
· Discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
· Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
· Strong analytical with the ability to manage competing demands.
· Planning skills.
· Negotiation skills.
· People management skills with and ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
· Innovative and creative skills.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof NA Kgabi Tel: 018 299 4848/52
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Rabs Diratsagae Tel: 018 299 4797
CLOSING DATE: 27 February 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful