Intellectual Property Officer (3 years contract)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

  • Bellville, Cape Town
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
The purpose of the IP Officer role is to support the effective identification, protection, and management of intellectual property generated through publicly funded research at CPUT. The incumbent will coordinate the disclosure process, maintain accurate IP records, assist in IP protection filings, and ensure compliance with institutional policies and national legislation such as the IPR Act (51 of 2008). As a key operational role within the TTO, the IP Officer facilitates engagement between researchers, legal advisors, and external service providers, contributing to the efficient translation of research outputs into valuable intellectual assets that advance innovation, commercialisation, and socio-economic impact.Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Law, Engineering, or related field (NQF 8).
  • Paralegal certification or IP management training advantageous.
  • 1–3 years experience in an IP, legal, research support, or TTO environment.
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
  • Coordinate and Assess Intellectual Property (IP) Disclosures
  • Support IP Protection and Portfolio Management
  • Facilitate Stakeholder Engagement and Attorney Liaison
  • Contribute to Governance, Compliance, and Reporting
  • Enable Commercialisation and Transaction Support
  • Drive IP Awareness, Training and Operational Flexibility
Competencies
  • Administrative accuracy
  • Client service orientation
  • Time management
  • Basic IP knowledge
  • Analytical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Process coordination
  • Deadline management
  • ICT literacy
  • Data integrity
  • Calendar discipline
  • Risk awareness
  • Professional communication
  • Relationship management
  • Task follow-through
  • Financial tracking
  • Regulatory awareness
  • Reporting skills
  • Policy awareness
  • Regulatory compliance
  • •Audit readiness
  • •Institutional process knowledge
  • •Transaction support
  • Legal document handling
  • Policy interpretation
  • Confidentiality
  • Stakeholder guidance
  • Presentation preparation
  • Event coordination
  • Adaptability
  • Initiative
  • Team collaboration
  • Commitment to service
General InformationClosing date: 07 Setember 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