Job description

Management of the Innovation Lab/Centre. Co-ordinating multiple projects/programmes within the Lab, ensuring that it aligns and supports the organisation’s strategic goals and that all programmes deliver the desirable outcome. Full day to day management of the Innovation Centre/Lab and all its activities to achieve the desired impact and outcomes

• General Lab management/running of the Lab
• Day to day oversight of Lab staff/facilitators
• Programme and project management on multiple projects/programmes that run within the Lab
• Facilitation for/of workshops/engagements
• Effective utilisation, maintenance and training on the use of all machinery within the Lab
• Health, safety and security management at the Lab
• Monitoring and Evaluation of the Lab and associated programmes and projects
• Budget management
• Community engagement and mobilisation
• Compiling reports
• Other duties as assigned

Company Description

Innovate Durban is a Non-profit Organisation aimed at stimulating innovation within the Durban region. We focus on creating momentum and driving projects and programmes in the city that innovatively tackle social, system and structural issues.

Requirements

A degree or diploma in engineering is advantageous.

We are looking for someone with an evident interest in innovation and socio-economic development. Excellent project management skills are essential. Excellent technical/engineering skills and knowledge is essential. Previous experience working in an innovation, socio-economic development space is advantageous. Facilitation experience is advantageous.

Previous experience in the management of a similar facility will be taken into consideration.

The successful candidate will be someone who is highly motivated, willing to go the extra mile, takes initiative, manages their time effectively and is flexible.

The candidate will be required to work on weekends or afterhours if the projects demand such time, but this is on an ad hoc basis. Driver’s license is essential. The candidate needs to be highly proficient in MS Office, with specific reference to Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

Posted on 17 Jan 14:27