| Government Entity | Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
|---|---|
| Location | Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape |
| Reference Number | 8684 |
| Salary | To be confirmed |
| Centre / Location | Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary) |
| Closing Date | July 19, 2026 |
| Source and Application | cput.hua.hrsmart.com |
Department: Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Tech Transfer&Industry Linkage -> Technology Transfer Admin
Job Type: Contract
Occupational Function: Support / Admin
Job Purpose
The Technology Transfer Manager is responsible for commercialising the University’s research to generate impact and
sustainable income. This includes managing a team to oversee technology disclosures, development through TRLs, and
commercialisation. The role involves building strategic partnerships, conducting IP due diligence, managing the IP portfolio,
and leading licensing, deal-making, and spin-out company formation. The manager ensures academic research translates into
real-world applications that benefit both industry and academia.
General Information
Closing date: 19 July 2026
For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department, at [email protected] or 021 460 3351.
Alternatively, you may email your detailed CV to Mr Nkosinathi Dlamini at [email protected]
NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS
THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE
TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH
THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF
YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.
Requirements
Postgraduate Research Degree (NQF 9) or MBA 5 -8 years working experience, with at least 3- 5 years relevant experience on technology transfer or related field. Competencies Analytical thinking Innovation ecosystem understanding Communication and mentoring skills Project management Organisational ability IP portfolio and systems proficiency Critical analysis Market assessment IP and technology evaluation Negotiation and legal understanding Entrepreneurial thinking Stakeholder engagement Strategic alignment Initiative and reliability Flexibility and professional maturity
Duties
Innovation Opportunity Identification and Researcher Engagement Commercialisation, Project and IP Management Due Diligence and Market Alignment Deal Negotiation and Spin-out Support Leadership and Institutional Support
Source / Circular Reference
cput.hua.hrsmart.com