RESEARCHER POST: RAND WATER INSTITUTE IS HIRING (GAUTENG)

Rand Water Institute is hiring a Researcher

DEADLINE: 2023/01/27

RESEARCHER: RAND WATER INSTITUTE

The overall responsibilities are to support the provision of Research and Development (R&D) solutions to Operationalise the implementation of the Risk based Innovation Driven Rand Water Strategy

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

•  Bachelor’s Degree qualification, minimum NQF level 7 in Sciences (Water Science/Engineering) with at least 5 years’ experience in research-based Institutions.
•   Advanced Computer literacy

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

• Postgraduate qualification in Sciences (Water Science/Engineering) and 5 or more years’ experience in research
• Exposure to commercialisation of research

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Conduct research as directed by the RWI’s business plan and R&D’s divisional objectives.
• Ensure alignment of the research approved to the strategic risk register of the organization.
• Participate in collaborative research programs as required by memorandums of understanding/agreement.
• Manage and monitor project/s schedule/s of RWI strategic partners to ensure adherence to MOU/A.
• Foster national/regional/global collaborations with Research/Academic Institutions.
• Assessment of research proposals suggested for RWI and/or its partners.
• Management of the database of the research undertaken using organisational information.
• Management of annual RWI’s Innovation, Research and Development stakeholder Forums.
• Involvement in commercialisation ventures of completed research.
• Demonstrate value-add from research in the Water and Sanitation Sector.
• Support the development of R&D Framework and procedures for Rand Water

KNOWLEDGE

·       Proven good communication skills (both verbal and written) and public presentations ·       Understanding of Rand Water Business/Water Sector ·       Understanding of relevant Legislation/strategic approaches/risk records ·       Proven track record of developing R&D business cases/reporting.

SKILLS

• Good Computer literacy
• Good interpersonal skills
• Administrative ability
• Planning and organizing
• Establishment and Participation in the R&D Committee & Forums
• Financial management of projects and projections for new projects
• Maintain accurate Research data

ATTITUDE

• Excellent Customer service
• Performance driven
• Deadline orientated
• Confidential
• Safety conscious
• Attention to detail
• Flexible and agile

Click here to apply online for the Researcher Post at Rand Water Institute

Click here to apply online for the Researcher Post at Rand Water Institute

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