Deputy Director Industry and Environment PRETORIA Project Management Pretoria - Gauteng Deputy Director: Industry and Environment PRETORIA R679 700pa 12 month fixed term contract Purpose of the Post: To contribute to the support of research, development and innovation (RDI) in biological processes for the production of goods and services, while enhancing water and wastewater-management practices to support green economy.
Description of Tasks: Contribute to the development and growth of the Industrial and Environmental sectors of the bio- economy: Conceptualize and draft (including implementation) of the Industrial and Environmental Bioeconomy RDI instruments.
Promote awareness and public understanding of the Industrial and Environmental sectors of the Bioeconomy.
Liaise with stakeholders (industry, Academia, agencies, government departments etc.)
within the sectors of the bioeconomy Contribute to the drafting of Business/ Investment case/ concept documents and Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the establishment and coordination of the governance structure(s) in support of the implementation plan for the Industrial and Environmental sectors of the Bioeconomy.
Support the translation of Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) outputs to grow the Industrial and Environmental Bioeconomy: Facilitate resource investments in support of RDI thematic areas of the industrial and environmental Bioeconomy.
Conceptualize business development initiatives to support knowledge application, commercialization and engagements with supported institutions/ agencies (CSIR, TIA, Higher Education Institutions etc.)
to drive RDI translation.
Contract and project management of the directorates investment instruments.
Provide support to the achievement of Operational Plan (OP) and Annual Performance Plan (APP) targets: Drafting of input to the development of the annual OP, APP and the Departments five- year Strategic Plan.
Reporting on APP and OP targets.
Regular monitoring of the directorates OP and APP targets Provision of support in coordinating and initiating strategic international cooperation within the bioeconomy: Scan the environment, and maintain a network of local and international stakeholders (such as policymakers, bio- based institutions and industry) within the sectors of the bio- economy for the implementation of the Bioeconomy Strategy Facilitate preparatory documentation for international engagements (e.g.
technical documents, briefing notes, etc.)
Provide input in strategic advice and professional support on Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology issues for the Bio-Innovation unit, DSI and SA government: Serve as a point of contact for strategic industrial and environment information and knowledge dissemination Provide administrative support by writing submissions, cabinet memoranda, briefing notes etc Competencies, Knowledge and Skills: Departmental policy and formulation Knowledge and understanding of the National Science and Innovation Knowledge of Industry and environment innovation and policies Understanding of innovation value chains related to industrial and environmental bio-economy PFMA, PSR etc.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Planning and organisation Problem solving skills Project management Policy formulation and interpretation skill Negotiation skills Ability to work individually and in a team Analytical Diplomacy Energetic Innovative and creative Attention to detail Qualifications and experience minimum requirements: Minimum 3 years working experience in the industry biotechnology sector.
NQF level 6 in Life science/ Technology Management.
Bachelors degree qualification is an added advantage.
Closing date for applications: 30 October 2024 Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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