The DST strives toward introducing measures that put science and technology to work to make an impact on growth and development in a sustainable manner in areas that matter to all the people of South Africa.
This includes focused interventions, networking and acting as a catalyst for change in terms of both productive components of our economy, making it competitive in a globally competitive liberalised environment, and also in respect of the huge development backlog existing among the poorest components of our society. The goal of realising this vision is underpinned by development and resourcing strategies for the formation of science, engineering and technology, human capital, democratisation of state and society, promotion of an information society and ensuring environmental sustainability in development programmes.
Director: Hydrogen and Energy
Salary: R719 613 per annum (all-inclusive package) (Ref. 90956/2)
The Sub-programme seeks a dynamic individual to support the General Manager in delivering innovation outputs for the Hydrogen and Energy sector and oversee the management of various energy initiatives, including the implementation of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Strategy and implementation of the Energy R&D Strategy.
Requirements: • Postgraduate qualification (NQF7) in Applied Science or Engineering • 6-10 years’ working experience in the energy sector or energy policy environment • Knowledge of R&D activities in the Energy sector, Government S&T system (the National System of Innovation) and the national R&D strategy • Excellent communication and negotiation skills • Project management skills • Team player with good interpersonal and people management skills • Ability to interact across the spectrum of management structures
• Liberty to travel nationally and internationally.
Duties: • Manage the implementation of various strategies aimed at developing a sustainable energy future through technological innovation in South Africa • Apply various planning instruments to develop and implement strategies to enhance linear, sideways and inter-sectoral innovation • Develop appropriate and robust performance measurement and reporting mechanisms for instruments charged with the implementation of strategic initiatives • Manage staff and budgets.
Enquiries: Dr C Sita - Tel: (012) 843-6852
All posts are based in Pretoria.
The Department of Science and Technology is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and it is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of the abovementioned posts. Applications are invited from all race groups and people with disabilities.
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service department, and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (including three contactable referees) and certified copies of qualifications.
All applications should be addressed to the Registry and posted to the Department of Science and Technology, Private Bag X894, Pretoria 0001 or hand delivered at the CSIR Campus, DST Building 52, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria at the reception area or e-mailed to the address indicated at the relevant post.
Note: Short-listed candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications, Identity Document, payslip if employed and reference report. It is the responsibility of applicants to have their foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All qualifications will be verified. Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and vetting of qualifications. Due to the high volume of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. On assumption of duty, the incumbents will have to enter into a performance agreement, be security vetted and sign declaration forms.
Closing date: 14 September 2012
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