Finances and Licenses Officer (3 years contract)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

  • Bellville, Cape Town
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
The Officer: Finance and Licenses is responsible for the financial management and licensing oversight of the university's intellectual property assets. This includes tracking IP-related expenditures, monitoring license agreements and income, maintaining communication with licensees, and ensuring cost recovery as per the IPR Act (51 of 2008). The role supports revenue generation and IP optimisation through accurate record-keeping and effective financial stewardship.Job Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceBachelor of Commerce in Accounting - NQF7 * 1-3 years working experience, with at least 1-year relevant experience on accounting.Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
  • Financial Oversight of IP and Licensing Activities
  • Licensing Agreement Management
  • Stakeholder and Licensee Engagement
  • Record Keeping and Compliance
  • Support and Planning
Competencies
  • Financial tracking and record-keeping
  • Budget planning and cost analysis
  • Strategic financial thinking
  • Familiarity with R&D finance and IP lifecycle
  • Licensing and contract knowledge
  • Negotiation and influencing skills
  • Legal awareness
  • Attention to detail and follow-through
  • Relationship and stakeholder management
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Professionalism and diplomacy
  • Cross-functional collaboration
General InformationClosing date: 07 September 2025
For enquiries and assistance with your on-line application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department on
lalelav@cput.ac.za or 021 460 3351NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS
THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE
TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH
THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF
YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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