Manager: Engineering 4.0 Facility

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role is responsible for the following:

• To provide leadership in all aspects of the Engineering 4.0 facility;
• To promote transdisciplinary research excellence and capacity development at Engineering 4.0;
• To foster the development of research networks and training at an advanced level with the aim of contributing to Africa's sustainable and equitable development at Engineering 4.0;
• To provide a comprehensive high-level strategic support service to the Faculty and Department;
• Managing the human and financial resources for selected Engineering 4.0 operations, and
• To provide leadership to meet ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Operational and Administrative support;
• Strategic management and planning;
• Strategic marketing and public relations;
• Research, publications and teaching;
• Risk management, quality assurance and compliance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An engineering degree from an accredited university;
• A Master's degree in Engineering or Engineering management;
• At least five years' experience at middle management level in an academic institution or similar organization;
• Research experience in an appropriate field linked to the objectives of the Engineering 4.0 facility

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Leadership abilities
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead organisational development and innovation
• Ability to manage international partnerships

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• PhD degree in Engineering field;
• Management qualifications eg. MBA or appropriate for managing Engineering 4.0-type facility;
• At least three years' experience at senior management a level in an academic institution or similar organisation;
• Experience in a team-based, client-orientated, network organisation;
• Experience with legislative requirements for support functions as applied to the higher education sector;
• Experience in attracting funding and grant writing;
• Registration as an Engineer at ECSA (required);
• Driver's licence;
• To provide leadership to meet ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online here , and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Self-evaluation.

ENQUIRIES: Mrs NE Parker, at nochundre.parker@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Prof WJvdM Steyn, Tel: (012) (012) 420 2171 / Wynand.steyn@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 October 2020, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.