Senior Officer: Industry Partnerships (3-year contract) (Re-advertisement)

Faculty Department Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Tech Transfer&Industry Linkage -> Technology Transfer Admin Campus/ Location Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type Contract Occupational Function Support / Admin Number of Positions 1 Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only) To be confirmed Advert Closing Date 5/7/2026 Job Purpose The Senior Officer: Industry Partnerships will lead strategic collaborations with industry, government, academia, and civil society to advance CPUT’s innovation and engagement agenda. By implementing the 4x4 engagement strategy, the role supports research, teaching, and innovation integration, strengthens external partnerships, and enhances CPUT’s impact in the quintuple helix ecosystem. The officer will also nurture links with incubators, science parks, and innovation platforms to position the university as a driver of technological and societal advancement.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Degree in Innovation Management, Business Development, Partnerships, Science/Egineering, or Economic Development (NQF 8)
• 2–4 years experience, with at least 2 years experience in a partnership-facing or industry engagement role Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
• Industry Engagement and Relationship Development
• Facilitation of Industry Partnerships and Collaborations
• Funding and Resource Mobilisation
• Visibility, Marketing, and Communication
• Systems, Monitoring, and Internal Collaboration
• Capacity Building and Strategic Support Competencies
• Strategic thinking & policy alignment
• Stakeholder engagement & networking
• Sector awareness & intelligence
• Facilitation & negotiation
• IP literacy & basic contracting awareness
• Technology readiness and opportunity scouting
• Proposal development & coordination
• Knowledge of funding mechanisms
• Partner alignment & innovation systems literacy
• Science communication & public speaking
• Sector-oriented marketing
• Writing, editing, and presentation General Information Closing date: 05 July 2026

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[email protected] or 021 460 3351

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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.