INNOVATION LEAD ICT (1)

job Description MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY RE- ADVERTISEMENT STAFF VACANCY APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED PERSONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL-TIME POST: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION DIVISION INNOVATION LEAD ICT (1) Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to: -Coordinate and support innovation initiatives in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field. -Promote emerging ICT innovations and contribute to building a strong culture of disruptive and technology driven innovation within Midlands State University. -Provide technical guidance on ICT product development, software development, systems development, digital platforms, automation and related research and development activities. -Engage proactively with academic departments, researchers, students, industry players and community stakeholders to identify ICT based innovations and intellectual property with potential for commercial exploitation. -Identify appropriate pathways for the protection, development, scaling, and commercialisation of Midlands State University’s ICT related intellectual property. -Facilitate the identification of suitable industry and community partners for joint development, piloting, adoption and commercialisation of ICT innovations. -Support the development of prototypes, minimum viable products, digital systems, and technology-based solutions emerging from the University’s innovation ecosystem. -Provide technical advice to the Innovation Manager on potential ICT investments, collaborations, partnerships, contracts and commercialisation opportunities. -Provide incubation support, mentorship and technical guidance to innovators working on ICT-related projects. -Assist in the preparation of project proposals, business cases, innovation briefs, concept notes and commercialisation plans for ICT innovations. -Monitor trends in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, software engineering, cybersecurity, fintech, data analytics, cloud computing, Internet of Things, blockchain and other relevant digital technologies. -Prepare monthly reports, project progress reports, technical briefs, and any other reports required by the Innovation Manager. -Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Innovation Manager. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should possess: -A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering or any other relevant ICT-related field. -At least two years’ relevant experience in research and development, ICT innovation, software development, systems development, technology commercialisation, digital transformation or a related field. -A Master’s degree or studying towards a Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Innovation Management, or any other relevant field will be an added advantage. How to Apply Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource. Job overview this position offer… job Description MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY RE- ADVERTISEMENT STAFF VACANCY APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED PERSONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL-TIME POST: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION DIVISION INNOVATION LEAD ICT (1) Qualifications and Experience Applicants should possess: -A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering or any other relevant ICT-related field. -At least two years’ relevant experience in research and development, ICT innovation, software development, systems development, technology commercialisation, digital transformation or a related field. -A Master’s degree or studying towards a Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Innovation Management, or any other relevant field will be an added advantage. How to Apply Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource.

job Description MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY RE- ADVERTISEMENT STAFF VACANCY APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED PERSONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL-TIME POST: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION DIVISION INNOVATION LEAD ICT (1) Qualifications and Experience Applicants should possess: -A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering or any other relevant ICT-related field. -At least two years’ relevant experience in research and development, ICT innovation, software development, systems development, technology commercialisation, digital transformation or a related field. -A Master’s degree or studying towards a Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Innovation Management, or any other relevant field will be an added advantage. How to Apply Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource.