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Executive Manager (3-Year Contract) at UJInvnt

University of Johannesburg (UJInvnt Pty Ltd) Auckland Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Contract Closes 01 Nov 2026 · 1 day left

Auckland Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng Contract Closes 01 Nov 2026

This is a 3-year contract position for an Executive Manager at UJInvnt (Pty) Ltd, a company owned by the University of Johannesburg. UJInvnt focuses on managing and commercializing intellectual property (like patents, trademarks, and inventions) to create business opportunities for the university. The role is based at the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategy development and execution to grow company value
- Manage finances, budgets, and resources with compliance to laws and governance
- Identify and evaluate commercial opportunities from university research
- Develop business plans, financial models, and investment proposals
- Negotiate licensing deals and partnerships
- Oversee projects from start to finish with risk management

Requirements:
- Relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g., Master's degree)
- 5+ years experience in technology commercialization (3+ in senior leadership)
- Knowledge of IP laws, corporate governance, and financial management
- Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits:
- Fixed-term contract with market-related remuneration
- Dynamic innovation-focused work environment
- On-site position at Auckland Park Kingsway Campus