Senior Manager: Research & Development
Kamo Placements
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Management position
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Gauteng
- Posted 10 Mar 2026 by Kamo Placements
- Expires in 13 days
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Job 2634918 - Ref JHB001896
About the position
Company seeks to appoint a Senior Manager: Research & Development to provide strategic leadership and supervision for research, research management, development and policy. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position will ensure the development, management, and dissemination of knowledge related to the NQF, supporting informed policy decisions and international collaboration.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Develop and implement a strategic research agenda and knowledge management.
- Provide strategic advice on emerging trends in research and policy direction.
- Oversee effective knowledge dissemination of NQF-related research findings.
- Manage the delivery of research projects.
- Implement processes that enhance efficiency and support international collaboration.
- Secure external funding opportunities.
- Identify and mitigate risks.
- Align policies and initiatives with national, continental and international trends.
- Develop and manage the unit's budget.
- Oversee internal and external reporting.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Manage, mentor and guide staff.
- Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Manage stakeholder relations.
- Provide strategic advice to the Executives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
- An appropriate, recognised qualification at NQF Level 9, with preference for a qualification in Education, Public Policy or equivalent.
- A relevant NQF level 10 qualification will be an advantage.
Minimum Experience
- Eight years’ relevant working experience in a managerial role involving research development, publishing and policy coordination within a regulatory body.
- International experience and exposure in the Education sector will be an advantage.
Desired Skills:
- • Strategic leadership
- • People Management
- • Business acumen
Kamo Placements
About the agency
Kamo Placements is a 100% Female Black Owned Company.
Kamo Placements embraces the South African culture and the company complies with the employment equity Act. The company has a 100% affirmative action content.
Our vision is to be a leading staffing solutions provider by paying tribute to our clients and our country: South Africa, a land rich in both human resources and opportunities.
Ready for the organization to bring in the two together.
* Kamo Placements is committed to the uplifting of all individuals that form part of the diverse culture of the South African Population.
* To be the preferred value adding partner of selected customers in core markets in the supply of cost effective human capital related solutions.
* To uplift the community and to continue our commitment to create equal employment opportunities through growth, training, development and affirmative action appointments.
* Being a 100% Female Black owned company it is our commitment to the redressing of the empowerment agenda.
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