- About
-
Training Solutions
- Upcoming Courses
-
Course Categories
- Agriculture and Food Security
- Built Environment and Construction
- Business Management and Entrepreneurship
- Education and Teacher Development
- Engineering and Technology Management
- Environmental Management and Geophysics
- Financial Management and Taxation
- General Management and Leadership Development
- Health and Health Care
- Human Capital Management
- Information and Communication Technology
- Law and Human Rights
- Marketing, Communication and Languages
- Project and Risk Management
- Property, Retail and Facilities Management
- Public Administration and Management
- Social and Religious Studies
- Sport, Tourism, Arts and Culture
- Supply Chain Management and Logistics
- Veterinary Science
- UP Priority
- CPD courses
- Online Courses
- Leadership Development Programme
- Ready For Work
- Executive Education Programmes
- Credit-Bearing Courses
- Corporate Training
- Workplace Skills Plan (WSP)
- Accreditation and IP Policy
- How to enrol
- Payment and Terms
- Research Solutions
- News Room
- Contact Us
- About
-
Training Solutions
- Upcoming Courses
-
Course Categories
- Agriculture and Food Security
- Employee Wellness and Assistance
- Built Environment and Construction
- Business Management and Entrepreneurship
- Education and Teacher Development
- Engineering and Technology Management
- Environmental Management and Geophysics
- Financial Management and Taxation
- General Management and Leadership Development
- Health and Health Care
- Human Capital Management
- Information and Communication Technology
- Law and Human Rights
- Marketing, Communication and Languages
- Project and Risk Management
- Property, Retail and Facilities Management
- Public Administration and Management
- Social and Religious Studies
- Sport, Tourism, Arts and Culture
- Supply Chain Management and Logistics
- Veterinary Science
- UP Priority
- CPD courses
- Online Courses
- Leadership Development Programme
- Ready For Work
- Executive Education Programmes
- Credit-Bearing Courses
- Corporate Training
- Workplace Skills Plan (WSP)
- Accreditation and IP Policy
- How to enrol
- Payment and Terms
- Research Solutions
- News Room
- Contact Us
Enterprises University of Pretoria
Research Solutions
We have the ability to provide business-to-business solutions across the full life cycle of services from project
conceptualisation to delivery and capacity building using scientific evidence as basis.
Find Out More
Business Units
We draw on the expertise of 140 disciplines from nine faculties of the
University of Pretoria who provide industry with access to specialist expertise and resources.
Find Out More
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Enterprises University of Pretoria has developed solutions to assist organisations demystify the 4IR focusing on
two key areas, namely, what emerging technologies could be applicable to their future and how will such impact their future, and how should organisations, in general, arrange themselves to better cope with the implications of the 4IR.
Find Out More
Careers
EXECUTIVE MANAGER: RESEARCH SOLUTIONS
Entity:
Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd
Role Description:
The Research Solutions division of Enterprises UP provides various solutions to clients both local and international through the avenues of commercial contract research and consulting. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Manager is a key member of the Executive Team and will assume full responsibility to lead the division, taking full responsibility for long-term sustainability, annual turnover targets and maintaining a good order book.
Closing Date:
10 June 2022
Requirements
Education and Qualifications:
- A minimum of a PhD or doctorate with the relevant undergraduate qualification.
- An MBA will be advantageous.
Skills and Experience:
- 10 years’ experience in a senior management position with exposure in business generation.
- Knowledge and experience of Corporate Governance within a business generation environment.
Natural business acumen.
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent conceptualisation and business venturing skills.
Natural leadership ability. - A sound strategist and planner.
- High emotional intelligence.
Interpersonal and conflict management skills.
Strong decision-making and implementation drive.
A professional networker.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Continuous development of new value-added solutions aligned with market needs.
- Positioning of Research Solutions with existing and prospective clients.
- Lead business generation at all levels.
Drive and lead innovation and compilation of business plans.
Ensure long-term financial sustainability.
Ensure compliance regarding business and research ethics and the policies of the company.
Monitor and manage performance of the division.
Be a strategic and a value-add contributor to the EXCO and the company.
- Step 1: Please download and complete the application form
- Step 2: Submit the completed application form and your CV to Ms Samantha Moller at samantha.moller@enterprises.up.ac.za by 10 June 2022.
- • Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In view of this, an appointment will be
- made in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan. The appointment of a candidate is at the sole discretion of the Board. The
- company reserves the right not to fill the position.
• The remuneration package is market-related based on a cost-to-company model. Appointments will be subjected to vetting.
• Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates, and should applicants not hear from us, within 30 days of the closing date, they - should consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
- Closing date: 10 June 2022
Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd | Shifting knowledge to insight | A company wholly owned by the University of Pretoria © 2022 | All rights reserved
- Terms of use |
- FAQs |
- Careers |
- Testimonials |
- PAIA |
- POPI |
- Whistle-blowers policy