29 Scientific Innovation jobs in South Africa

Pizza Hut Africa is looking for a Research & Development leader who is responsible for leading Food objectives and annual operating plans of PH Africa through innovation initiatives as well as ensuring all core ingredients are meeting the brand standard specifications. The role includes leading the development and implementation of food vision, innovation pillars and new products in a highly competitive fast paced environment and ensuring local suppliers can produce key global ingredients in the market with brand standard quality and performance. Core Duties/Responsibilities: Demonstrates a practical approach and knowledge of product development, operational systems, supplier food processing, and unit economics.

• Leads projects and product development processes required to implement the food vision and business strategy for new and existing products and categories by influencing and advancing projects on your own, with a strategic understanding of the deliverables, strong technical acumen, and communication.
• Develops project work plans and cross-functional timelines from bench top to commercialization to launch, while proactively assessing and adjusting for potential risks.
• Leverages knowledge and data of consumer trends and product insights to ensure compliance and achievement of business requirements and goals
• Proactively direct and manage suppliers to develop, optimize and commercialize ingredients in support of the development goals and initiatives in conjunction with Supply Chain.
• Develop procedures to ensure field readiness incorporating operations input. Support training in the development of training materials
• Effectively work with Marketing and Operations to gain consumer feedback and make appropriate ingredient and product modifications.
• Cross functional work with Brand marketing and agencies to develop innovation pillars and pipeline products from concept to roll out in support of strategic initiatives. Every new product must meet consumer, finance and ops wins, following the markets acceptance norms, C.O.S. targets and operational execution requirements (filters of operations).
• Leads nutritional information and changes to menu items
• Demonstrate ability to analyze technical data, anticipate project next steps and make recommendations.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of cross-functional team roles and responsibilities, exemplifying functional excellence while representing Quality Assurance and Product Development from concept through implementation
• Fosters an innovative, curiosity-inspired, food forward mindset in the organization.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• B.S. or higher in Food Science, Food Technology. Culinary background preferred.
• 5-7 years in food related industry
• Strong knowledge and experience in food and beverage product development from bench-top to full-scale commercialization with a proven track record of success.
• Understands how product and menu development impacts the broader business and anticipates needs and challenges that come from other functions such as Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization to influence food initiatives.
• Knowledge on Dairy (cheese) and Dough Processing and HACCP programs is a plus
• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously within aggressive timetables.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Leadership skills with ability to lead a divergent group of operators, franchisees and senior management through influence and persuasion
• Ability to work unsupervised, proactively, and anticipate needs of the organization.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, ability to multi-task with several priorities
• Flexibility, high-energy level, drive for results attitude – step change thinker!
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• A team player who can be accountable, flexible and possess a drive for results attitude.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and timelines involving numerous cross-functional partners.
• Knowledge of sensory, experimental design, and consumer research methodologies.
  

Please note our office is located in Johannesburg.

Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos -- KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill -- on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official career pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.

Pizza Hut Africa is looking for a Research & Development leader who is responsible for leading Food objectives and annual operating plans of PH Africa through innovation initiatives as well as ensuring all core ingredients are meeting the brand standard specifications. The role includes leading the development and implementation of food vision, innovation pillars and new products in a highly competitive fast paced environment and ensuring local suppliers can produce key global ingredients in the market with brand standard quality and performance.

Core Duties/Responsibilities:

Demonstrates a practical approach and knowledge of product development, operational systems, supplier food processing, and unit economics.

• Leads projects and product development processes required to implement the food vision and business strategy for new and existing products and categories by influencing and advancing projects on your own, with a strategic understanding of the deliverables, strong technical acumen, and communication.
• Develops project work plans and cross-functional timelines from bench top to commercialization to launch, while proactively assessing and adjusting for potential risks.
• Leverages knowledge and data of consumer trends and product insights to ensure compliance and achievement of business requirements and goals
• Proactively direct and manage suppliers to develop, optimize and commercialize ingredients in support of the development goals and initiatives in conjunction with Supply Chain.
• Develop procedures to ensure field readiness incorporating operations input. Support training in the development of training materials
• Effectively work with Marketing and Operations to gain consumer feedback and make appropriate ingredient and product modifications.
• Cross functional work with Brand marketing and agencies to develop innovation pillars and pipeline products from concept to roll out in support of strategic initiatives. Every new product must meet consumer, finance and ops wins, following the markets acceptance norms, C.O.S. targets and operational execution requirements (filters of operations).
• Leads nutritional information and changes to menu items
• Demonstrate ability to analyze technical data, anticipate project next steps and make recommendations.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of cross-functional team roles and responsibilities, exemplifying functional excellence while representing Quality Assurance and Product Development from concept through implementation
• Fosters an innovative, curiosity-inspired, food forward mindset in the organization.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• B.S. or higher in Food Science, Food Technology. Culinary background preferred.
• 5-7 years in food related industry
• Strong knowledge and experience in food and beverage product development from bench-top to full-scale commercialization with a proven track record of success.
• Understands how product and menu development impacts the broader business and anticipates needs and challenges that come from other functions such as Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization to influence food initiatives.
• Knowledge on Dairy (cheese) and Dough Processing and HACCP programs is a plus
• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously within aggressive timetables.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Leadership skills with ability to lead a divergent group of operators, franchisees and senior management through influence and persuasion
• Ability to work unsupervised, proactively, and anticipate needs of the organization.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, ability to multi-task with several priorities
• Flexibility, high-energy level, drive for results attitude – step change thinker!
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• A team player who can be accountable, flexible and possess a drive for results attitude.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and timelines involving numerous cross-functional partners.
• Knowledge of sensory, experimental design, and consumer research methodologies.
  
  
  Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos -- KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill -- on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official career pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.

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The Experian Innovation and Strategy team in South Africa spearheads adjacent and unchartered innovation. A key component of this function is fulfilled by the Research and Development (R&D) team. Innovation through data is core to Experian South Africa’s (EZA) strategic objective.

The Head: R&D will be accountable for the identification, assessment and recommendation on potential use cases associated with Alternative data sources. As such, this role will also be responsible for identifying opportunities for Experian to either develop new or expand on existing product offerings. This role will also be supporting and advising other teams within Experian to assess the feasibility and create first conceptual designs for new products.

This role requires particularly strong collaboration traits and a keen understanding of what current market offerings and needs entail. The Head: R&D should be a keen learner, insatiably curious and an instigator of high performance.

Responsibility for adherence to associated Compliance, Risk, Data Governance and Legal processes also rest on this role.

DATA RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT

• Identify alternative data sources from what is currently leveraged in the business
• Identify new types of data (net new) that could be of value to the business, our clients or consumers
• Facilitate and participate in obtaining samples of such data
• Guide your team on analysing/investigating the data to assess suitability for new or enhanced products
• Decide on and communicate outcomes of assessment of data to business
• Facilitate and participate in the building of initial viable products (if applicable)
  
  

• Engage with executive stakeholders in the business re. data opportunities and findings from research
• Present ideas and viable products at various stages to clients to test market appetite and product applicability
• Initiate and pursue engagement with potential suppliers of data and inform/support commercial conversations that may apply
  
  

• Ensure adherence to processes prescribed by the Experian Governance, Legal, Compliance and Risk processes
  
  

• Stay abreast of existing Experian product offerings (both locally and in other markets)
• Identify potential future new product owners and engage them in the product development process at the right time, to facilitate effective handover to business
• Effective and solution focused engagements with Experian colleagues both locally and in other markets
  
  

• The CDI (Consumer Default Index) and BDI (Business Debt Index) are two quarterly publications that inform press releases and media engagement. You are responsible for ensuring that these products are maintained and delivered timeously
• The CDI and BDI are often enriched/expanded at an ad hoc basis as a means to test new ideas or to create thought leadership insights that can be shared in the market. This enhancement is performed by the R&D team.
• Present on latest developments in market and at Experian in various forums (Conferences, Summits, Webinars, etc.)
• Ensure that Experian is perceived in the market as a thought leader and industry expert
  
  

• Cultivate and maintain a high-performance Innovation R&D team in a remote working environment
• Develop and mentor more junior team members
• Perform team managerial duties
  
  

• Leverage existing and new data assets to develop and test new MVPs with relevant partners
• Deliver successful MVP to relevant business owners empowering them to scale solutions post-handover
  
  

• Honors or greater degree with strong focus in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Econometrics or similar.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• 15 years’ experience in data-related product development
• Proven evidence of thought leadership initiatives
• Keen understanding of market conditions and needs
• Keen understanding of existing credit bureau products
• Ability to engage meaningfully with market leaders in existing and new verticals
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel
  
  

• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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Pizza Hut Africa is looking for a Research & Development leader who is responsible for leading Food objectives and annual operating plans of PH Africa through innovation initiatives as well as ensuring all core ingredients are meeting the brand standard specifications. The role includes leading the development and implementation of food vision, innovation pillars and new products in a highly competitive fast paced environment and ensuring local suppliers can produce key global ingredients in the market with brand standard quality and performance. Core Duties/Responsibilities: Demonstrates a practical approach and knowledge of product development, operational systems, supplier food processing, and unit economics.

• Leads projects and product development processes required to implement the food vision and business strategy for new and existing products and categories by influencing and advancing projects on your own, with a strategic understanding of the deliverables, strong technical acumen, and communication.
• Develops project work plans and cross-functional timelines from bench top to commercialization to launch, while proactively assessing and adjusting for potential risks.
• Leverages knowledge and data of consumer trends and product insights to ensure compliance and achievement of business requirements and goals
• Proactively direct and manage suppliers to develop, optimize and commercialize ingredients in support of the development goals and initiatives in conjunction with Supply Chain.
• Develop procedures to ensure field readiness incorporating operations input. Support training in the development of training materials
• Effectively work with Marketing and Operations to gain consumer feedback and make appropriate ingredient and product modifications.
• Cross functional work with Brand marketing and agencies to develop innovation pillars and pipeline products from concept to roll out in support of strategic initiatives. Every new product must meet consumer, finance and ops wins, following the markets acceptance norms, C.O.S. targets and operational execution requirements (filters of operations).
• Leads nutritional information and changes to menu items
• Demonstrate ability to analyze technical data, anticipate project next steps and make recommendations.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of cross-functional team roles and responsibilities, exemplifying functional excellence while representing Quality Assurance and Product Development from concept through implementation
• Fosters an innovative, curiosity-inspired, food forward mindset in the organization.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• B.S. or higher in Food Science, Food Technology. Culinary background preferred.
• 5-7 years in food related industry
• Strong knowledge and experience in food and beverage product development from bench-top to full-scale commercialization with a proven track record of success.
• Understands how product and menu development impacts the broader business and anticipates needs and challenges that come from other functions such as Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization to influence food initiatives.
• Knowledge on Dairy (cheese) and Dough Processing and HACCP programs is a plus
• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously within aggressive timetables.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Leadership skills with ability to lead a divergent group of operators, franchisees and senior management through influence and persuasion
• Ability to work unsupervised, proactively, and anticipate needs of the organization.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, ability to multi-task with several priorities
• Flexibility, high-energy level, drive for results attitude – step change thinker!
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• A team player who can be accountable, flexible and possess a drive for results attitude.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and timelines involving numerous cross-functional partners.
• Knowledge of sensory, experimental design, and consumer research methodologies. Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos -- KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill -- on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official career pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.

Reference: PE000185-JD-1

The hiring organisation is a science-based organisation working to protect Africa’s seas and communities for the benefit of all who live on the continent. Their vision of success is a future where the people of Africa and her seas flourish together. Using waste as the lens, marine pollution as the impact the organisation works to mitigate, and the coastal communities of Africa as the focal point of interactions between land and ocean, the Research, Development and Monitoring impact portfolio works to design well-structured, high-quality research programmes to ensure comprehensive understanding of the challenges impeding sustainable waste management in identified coastal communities.

This position of Manager: Research, Development and Monitoring is based in Port Elizabeth, and is offered on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract basis. He/she is answerable to the Head of Marine and Coastal Impact Programmes.

S/he will ensure that sound research interventions underpin the design of all marine conservation interventions (training, skills transfer, capacity building, community upliftment, and enterprise development) and that the research outcomes directly inform all organisational strategic guidance and advice given (at both a national and regional scale) to support sustainable waste management. Lastly, s/he will be responsible for impact reporting within the organisation through the design of a robust organisational monitoring and evaluation framework.

This exciting programme has both a local focus and a national and regional focus across Africa.

• Coordinate research activities and build the organisational capacity on research techniques and methods (qualitative, quantitative, policy, etc.).
• Initiate, coordinate, and assist all activities across identified research projects as aligned with the organisational Theory of Change and strategy.
• Initiate, coordinate, and maintain effective relationships with identified researchers and research influencers.
• Assist and control the quality of all research projects across portfolios of work, including but not limited to research designs, methods, data management strategies, data analysis, and publication writing.
• Organise knowledge and skills sharing to increase organisational research capacity.
• Guide the design of all interventions to achieve organisational marine pollution, blue economy and ocean conservation objectives.
• Ensure all research activities align with international best practice with regards to research ethics and principles.
• Manage the finances of every aspect of the Research, Development and Monitoring Impact Portfolio, including preparing budgets and financial reporting, managing the training budget and monitoring monthly expenditure reports.
• Drive and oversee the development and update of NPO’s internal organisational Monitoring and Evaluation systems, analysing data and providing reporting as required to various stakeholders, including assisting other roles in the organisation with such.
• Work with other impact portfolios to ensure interventions are rolled out and reported on correctly.

At least a Masters’ degree in one of the environmental sciences a prerequisite.
At least seven (7) years’ proven experience in an appropriate discipline, and at least three (3) of these in a management role.
A proven successful track record in leading research teams and pioneering new research methods.
A good track record in research and writing, ideally writing reports, and professional publications (beyond science and peer reviewed publications).
Competence in statistics and at least a working knowledge of modelling and Artificial Intelligence.
Proven track record in developing and implementing strategic plans.
Ability to successfully work with and lead a team.
Valid driver’s license essential. Must be comfortable driving alone.
SA Citizen with a clean criminal record.

Has a passion for the sustainability agenda.
Is well organised and proactive.
Able to stay well-informed on the latest global developments on plastics (e.g. the Global Plastics Treaty), climate change, marine conservation, and education.
Has an excellent understanding of stakeholder engagement strategies.
Displays excellence in public speaking, presenting research plans and results.
Displays high attention to detail.

Location: Port Elizabeth - 100% in office.
Duration: Full-time 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential to renew for an additional 3 years.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Salary: Market related. No benefits.

Short listed candidates may be expected to complete and pass assessments before moving to the next stage of the recruitment process.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your CV, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

The hiring organisation is a science-based organisation working to protect Africa’s seas and communities for the benefit of all who live on the continent. Their vision of success is a future where the people of Africa and her seas flourish together. Using waste as the lens, marine pollution as the impact the organisation works to mitigate, and the coastal communities of Africa as the focal point of interactions between land and ocean, the Research, Development and Monitoring impact portfolio works to design well-structured, high-quality research programmes to ensure comprehensive understanding of the challenges impeding sustainable waste management in identified coastal communities.

This position of Manager: Research, Development and Monitoring is based in Port Elizabeth, and is offered on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract basis. He/she is answerable to the Head of Marine and Coastal Impact Programmes.

S/he will ensure that sound research interventions underpin the design of all marine conservation interventions (training, skills transfer, capacity building, community upliftment, and enterprise development) and that the research outcomes directly inform all organisational strategic guidance and advice given (at both a national and regional scale) to support sustainable waste management. Lastly, s/he will be responsible for impact reporting within the organisation through the design of a robust organisational monitoring and evaluation framework.

• Coordinate research activities and build the organisational capacity on research techniques and methods (qualitative, quantitative, policy, etc.).
• Initiate, coordinate, and assist all activities across identified research projects as aligned with the organisational Theory of Change and strategy.
• Initiate, coordinate, and maintain effective relationships with identified researchers and research influencers.
• Assist and control the quality of all research projects across portfolios of work, including but not limited to research designs, methods, data management strategies, data analysis, and publication writing.
• Organise knowledge and skills sharing to increase organisational research capacity.
• Guide the design of all interventions to achieve organisational marine pollution, blue economy and ocean conservation objectives.
• Ensure all research activities align with international best practice with regards to research ethics and principles.
• Manage the finances of every aspect of the Research, Development and Monitoring Impact Portfolio, including preparing budgets and financial reporting, managing the training budget and monitoring monthly expenditure reports.
• Drive and oversee the development and update of NPO’s internal organisational Monitoring and Evaluation systems, analysing data and providing reporting as required to various stakeholders, including assisting other roles in the organisation with such.
• Work with other impact portfolios to ensure interventions are rolled out and reported on correctly.

• At least a Masters’ degree in one of the environmental sciences a prerequisite.
• At least seven (7) years’ proven experience in an appropriate discipline, and at least three (3) of these in a management role.
• A proven successful track record in leading research teams and pioneering new research methods.
• A good track record in research and writing, ideally writing reports, and professional publications (beyond science and peer reviewed publications).
• Competence in statistics and at least a working knowledge of modelling and Artificial Intelligence.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing strategic plans.
• Ability to successfully work with and lead a team.
• Valid driver’s license essential. Must be comfortable driving alone.
• SA Citizen with a clean criminal record.

• Has a passion for the sustainability agenda.
• Is well organised and proactive.
• Able to stay well-informed on the latest global developments on plastics (e.g. the Global Plastics Treaty), climate change, marine conservation, and education.
• Has an excellent understanding of stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Displays excellence in public speaking, presenting research plans and results.
• Displays high attention to detail.

Location: Port Elizabeth - 100% in office.
Duration: Full-time 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential to renew for an additional 3 years.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Salary: Market related. No benefits.

• Research & Knowledge Management
• Conduct advanced desktop research on global innovations, industry trends, competitive intelligence, technologies, and product developments.
• Summarize research into structured briefs, slide decks, and data sets for presentation to the R&D and executive teams.
• Maintain and update a centralized knowledge management system (including shared drives, databases, and cloud repositories).
• Digital & IT Administrative Support
• Create and manage documents, reports, presentations, and proposals using MS Office, Google Workspace, and design tools (e.g., Canva, Notion, Miro).
• Support integration of AI tools, automation platforms, and productivity soôware into R&D processes.
• Track soôware tools, licenses, subscriptions, and digital assets used in the R&D department.
• Project Coordination
• Maintain and update project trackers, Gant charts, action logs, and progress dashboards.
• Coordinate timelines and deliverables across cross-functional teams (e.g., engineers, procurement, finance).
• Support budgeting and procurement activities related to R&D initiatives.
• Executive & Operational Support
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, take minutes, and track follow-ups for the R&D director or innovation head.
• Organize site visits, events, technical workshops, and interdepartmental coordination sessions.
• Ensure tight control over deadlines, document control, and confidentiality of sensitive materials.
  

• Minimum Qualification: Diploma or degree in Administration, Information Systems, Project Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Preferred: Coursework or certification in research, data analytics, innovation management, or IT systems.
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Project Coordinator, or Administrative Officer.
• Experience in R&D, innovation, tech start-up, mining, or engineering environments is highly desirable.
  
  

• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Proficiency in project tools like Trello, Monday.com, Asana, Notion, or Microsoft Planner.
• Familiarity with online research tools, data dashboards, or AI platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.
• Strong document formaô«ng, presentation design, and data organizing abilities.
  
  

• Digitally Fluent: Comfortable with soôware tools, automation, and learning new platforms.
• Research-Oriented: Passion for learning, data gathering, and simplifying complex information.
• Organized & Structured: Excellent at time management, document control, and priority handling.
• Professional & Confidential: Handles sensitive projects with discretion and loyalty.
• Agile & Curious: Thrives in fast-paced environments and eager to support innovation.
• Communicative: Strong written and verbal communication; confident drafting memos and presentations.
• Proactive: Anticipates needs, tracks tasks without follow-up, and drives action.
• AI-Ready: Embraces new technologies and understands the evolving digital landscape.
• Driven & Dedicated: Highly motivated with a strong work ethic; willing to go the extra mile (including extended hours when necessary) to achieve ambitious goals.
• Innovative & Visionary: Brings a creative mind-set and a forward-looking vision to drive innovation and align with the company’s long-term goals.
• High-Energy & Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and quickly adapts to changing demands without compromising quality.
• Educated & Growth-Oriented: Possesses a strong educational background and an exceptional drive for self-improvement, with clear life goals to thrive and advance in their career.
  

• Valid driver’s license and own transport is advantageous.
• Must have no criminal record and no adverse media exposure.
• Willing to comply with polygraph testing policy.
• Locally Committed: Ideally based in Middelburg (or open to relocating there), ensuring a strong on-site presence and engagement with the local team.
  
  

• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic project development.
• Involvement in innovation sprints, pilot programs, and technical research platforms.
• Fast-tracked progression into R&D coordination, innovation support, or operations analysis roles for high-performing candidates.
  
  
  
  

1. Research & Knowledge Management

• Conduct advanced desktop research on global innovations, industry trends, competitive intelligence, technologies, and product developments.
• Summarize research into structured briefs, slide decks, and data sets for presentation to the R&D and executive teams.
• Maintain and update a centralized knowledge management system (including shared drives, databases, and cloud repositories).

1. Digital & IT Administrative Support

• Create and manage documents, reports, presentations, and proposals using MS Office, Google Workspace, and design tools (e.g., Canva, Notion, Miro).
• Support integration of AI tools, automation platforms, and productivity soô€…Œware into R&D processes.
• Track soô€…Œware tools, licenses, subscriptions, and digital assets used in the R&D department.

1. Project Coordination

• Maintain and update project trackers, Gant charts, action logs, and progress dashboards.
• Coordinate timelines and deliverables across cross-functional teams (e.g., engineers, procurement, finance).
• Support budgeting and procurement activities related to R&D initiatives.

1. Executive & Operational Support

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, take minutes, and track follow-ups for the R&D director or innovation head.
• Organize site visits, events, technical workshops, and interdepartmental coordination sessions.
• Ensure tight control over deadlines, document control, and confidentiality of sensitive materials.

• Minimum Qualification: Diploma or degree in Administration, Information Systems, Project Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Preferred: Coursework or certification in research, data analytics, innovation management, or IT systems.
• Experience: Minimum 35 years experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Project Coordinator, or Administrative Officer.
• Experience in R&D, innovation, tech start-up, mining, or engineering environments is highly desirable.

• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).