Job Title: Office Administrator: Licensing & Ventures<\/p>\n
Job ID: 302950<\/p>\n
Full\/Part Time: Full-Time<\/p>\n
Permanent\/Temporary: Permanent<\/p>\n
The CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n
About the job:<\/strong><\/p>\n The CSIR Licensing and Ventures office has a vacancy for an Office Administrator. The incumbent will provide office administration and intellectual property (IP) administration support for the CSIR Licensing & Ventures portfolio. This position is based in Pretoria.<\/p>\n Key responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n Arrange meetings as required including document preparation before and after such meetings; take minutes; arrange refreshments when required; and ensure that appropriate reminders are sent for follow-up actions.
\nAct as central point of contact for CSIR patent administration to facilitate consistent practices across the organisation.
\nAct as domain specialist for the IP information management system \u2013 KSS TechTracS (including routine maintenance, development, quality control and centralised data capture of key patent information).
\nProvide training on KSS TechTracS to CSIR staff in their use of the information management system and help-line assistance.
\nCoordinate submission of IP forms to NIPMO.
\nMaintain Licensing & Ventures data management and filing.
\nMake follow-ups and initiate next steps according to project activity records.
\nPerform other office-related duties in support of the professional staff, within the normal scope of a professional personal assistant\u2019s responsibilities (such as making travel arrangements; handling and routing of enquiries; distributing relevant documents for signature\/action\/information; processing invoices and claims; managing petty cash; ordering supplies; taking responsibility for equipment and facility management, environment, health and safety aspects, etc.).
\nImplement the rollout and continuation of CSIR\u2019s IP and technology transfer awareness and training programme.<\/p>\n