R And D Manager

Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description


Responsibilities:

  • Manage the technical aspects of the company to ensure alignment with the company's growth targets.
  • Introduce and nurture a culture of innovation within the organisation while maintaining a long-term view on the use of technology for innovation.
  • Work with stakeholders across the business, advocating for and distilling technical requirements.
  • Structure and manage the R&D team to meet business goals, including hiring R&D personnel as required.
  • Establish project goals and priorities by collaborating with Marketing and Operations.
  • Lead and drive projects to support business goals through leadership and focus of the R&D team, individual project development teams, and individuals.
  • Mentor, guide, and motivate the team to create sustainable depth within the department.
  • Define new technologies, products, and processes.
  • Identify and manage key suppliers / technology partners.
  • Develop concepts, products, and solutions.
  • Develop and monitor team metrics and objectives to ensure goals are met.
  • Suggest training tools to enhance employee performance and skill development.
  • Document all phases of New Project Introduction using the correct development procedures.
  • Understand both internal & external customer expectations along with R&D team capabilities.
  • Manage internal & external customer relationships and expectations.
  • Establish and maintain IT systems to support business objective
Requirements:
  • S4 Diploma in Electronic Engineering, OR BSc Electronic Engineering, OR BSc Computer Engineering.
  • Minimum of 10 years experience within an R&D environment.
  • Proven track record of previous results and improvements.
  • Experience in automotive and informatics technologies.
  • Secure Cloud computing experience.
  • Hands-on experience with complex project management.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1409292
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned