Commercialisation Specialist

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Position summary Industry: Education & Training Job category: University and Academy Location: Durban Contract: Fixed Term Contract Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes Position summary Industry: Education & Training Introduction RESEARCH DIVISION, COMMERCIALISATION SPECIALIST – 18 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT (PEROMNES GRADE 7), HOWARD COLLEGE. Job description The main purpose of this role is to support the the innovation and entrepreneurship unit in coordinating, analysing and developing the University's Intellectual Property Portfolio by developing and implementing commercialisation strategies. The Commercialisation Specialist will be responsible for assisting the innovation and entrepreneurship unit in developing business models, business cases, business plans and commercialisation strategies for University Intellectual Property portfolio and University spin-off companies. Duties will include conducting technology evaluations, providing information on patents, conducting research related to University Intellectual Property and Commercialisation, conduct prior art searchers for intellectual property, conduct primary and secondary market research, identify market opportunities and commercialisation of University Intellectual Property. Assist the innovation and entrepreneurship unit to create awareness of projects in the University's commercialisation portfolio. Provide administration support to the innovation and entrepreneurship unit. Minimum requirements - Postgraduate qualification in Science or Engineering - Five years relevant experience in technology commercialisation. - An in-depth understanding of intellectual property, commercialisation and technology transfer and entrepreneurship and/or business management/administration. - Practical experience in raising funding through technology transfer activities. - Practical experience in commercialising technologies. The closing date for receipt of applikcations is 02 November 2026