SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: PRODUCTION SYSTEMS, Bethlehem

Key Performance Areas:

Conceptualising, designing, formulating, and initiating technical projects across the Institute; these include leading the following aspects of project management:

Project Planning and Initiation.

• Project Human Resources.
• Project Finances.
• Project technical risk management. 

Research Support, Diagnostics, and Other Services

Responsible for implementing and managing technical projects. These activities include the driving, leading and oversight of the following activities:

• Invention.
• Adoption, management, and use.
• Translation.
• Commercialisation.

Technology Transfer

Implementing and managing technology transfer initiatives in the institution, these are as follows:

• Intellectual Property Assessment.
• Prototype Development.
• Testing and Validation.
• Technology Partnerships.

Scientific Status Requirements

Responsible for implementing and managing scientific research endeavours; these include the following activities:

• Innovation and Commercialisation.
• Project / Programme impact.

Safety, Health, and Environment

The Research Technician 3 is Responsible for implementing and managing safety, health, and environmental compliance and standards. These include the following activities:

• Regulatory Compliance.
• Lab safety.
• Hazardous material disposal.

Human Capital Development

 The Research Technician 3 is responsible for human capacity development, which includes:

• Project staff.
• Self-development.