"Senior Manager: Innovation"

We are seeking a Senior Manager: Innovation to lead the team within Research Contracts & Innovation (RC&I) – this position is regarded as the head of the technology transfer office / function for UCT. RC&I also incorporates a legal team who conclude the research and innovation contracts on behalf of the university.

The person will lead a team of nine who manage intellectual property (IP), a variety of pre-seed and seed funds, technology development and conduct due diligence on investment opportunities and structure deals. With the expanded mission of UCT now incorporating innovation as a key mission, this individual will be involved in an exciting rapidly-expanding and world-class ecosystem that will be developed through the UCT Innovation District and taking innovation to the next level.

We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for this permanent post.

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Closing date: 05 January 2026

Reference: ID 1227

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