Jobs at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

The successful applicant will:

• Serve as the Head of the Institute and will be responsible to the Director-General for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the Institute.
• Establish effective linkages with relevant institutions and agencies within and outside the CSIR.
• Co-ordinate prioritised research of the Institute under the broad guidance of the Director-General.
• Promote the transfer of technology to industry/agricultural business and commercialisation of research in general.
• Co-ordinate research funding initiatives and provide services and inputs to determine research priorities, as well as formulate and implement Science and Technology Plans.
• Be responsible for the overall management and development of the human resource base of the Institute.

Age Limit

• The applicant must be 56 years or less as of March 2020.

Salary

• The salary is attractive with fringe benefits.

Tenure

• The position is for Four (4) years in the first instance, and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance on the job.

Salary.

Required Skills or Experience

The Person
The ideal applicant must have: 

• A PhD degree or equivalent qualification in Agricultural, Biological and Physical Sciences from a recognised University or Institution.
• Not less than 12 years’ experience in Research and Development (R & D), including at least 5 years of successful experience in a management position.
• Distinguished research contribution as evidenced by scientific publications. The research output should be adjudged to be at least equivalent to that of an Associate Professor/Principal Research Scientist.
• Ability to organise, direct and co-ordinate activities within a Research Institute for national development.
• Good knowledge of the agencies in the relevant Sectors, as well as the ability to interact with top management in other institutions and agencies.
• Proven ability to inspire research staff and supporting personnel.
• Ability to generate and attract funding, both internally and externally, to support research activities.
• Ability to translate policy decisions into action programmes.
• Good interpersonal relations.