JET Education Services seeks to appoint an Executive Manager: Research and Data Ecosystems
Location: Johannesburg
The Executive Manager manages the implementation of research-based projects in the education and skills development sector, including a strong focus on data and ecosystems. The main tasks include: Oversight, leadership and contribution to research and data ecosystem initiatives, organisation development (implementing the JET business plan, implementing decisions made at the board level), business development, line management of staff and financial management. The incumbent will report to the CEO.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Masters or Doctorate in Education or related field
10-15 years’ experience including large scale research management
Expertise in data ecosystems and related fields
Academic track record, including peer reviewed journal articles, chapters and/or books
International research network
Senior management experience in the development sector
Oversight and management of R&DE division
High level stakeholder liaison
Implementation of programmes and projects
Financial management
Computer literacy
Management skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Research
Oversee JET’s research portfolio
Oversight, leadership and contribution to research and data ecosystem initiatives
Conduct own research
Manage and get involved in the delivery of education, research and/or development projects
Lead the design of research and education development projects
Provide technical assistance and advice to clients and projects
Organisation Development
Contribute to the JET business plan that is in line with strategy
Implement JET’s strategic and business plans
Contribute towards team leadership
Promotion of good working environment
Attend JMC and report on division activities
Prepares quarterly Board reports
Business Development
Ensure positive marketing of the organisation to internal and external clients.
Develop and assist with proposal writing (reactive and proactive work) as required
Ensure that the Division has sufficient project work to meet the set recoveries for the year
Line Management of Staff
Management of the human resources elements of the staff in the R&DE Division
Research guidance and support to staff in the Division and JET overall
Ensures that each staff member within the Division has a reasonable work load
Monitors staff’s performance regularly
Puts remedial steps and development plans in place where appropriate
Records the above within JET’s electronic performance management system
Manages the development of staff
Financial Management
Manages the implementation of the business model thus ensuring that staff bill for their time according to the budget and deliverables and making sure that the Divisions meet their financial targets.
Plans, reports and accounts for the proportion of recoveries allocated to the Division
Ensures compliance to financial policies and procedures
Manages expenditure and control financial position of the Division
Manages project budgets – ±RM 30 per annum
Salary: R1 103 980 – R 1 170 218.80
Applications must be done online via this form: https://forms.gle/LzVmg1uV5XG1bmPM6 no later than 07 November 2021, 23h00. Late applications will not be considered.