Innovation Lead – ICTS Hub (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

 The candidate should be able to lead and coordinate innovation in identified or selected fields in ICTS.
 Providing mentorship and technical advice on ICTS-related product development.
 Collaborating with academic department, industry, and community to identify the intellectual property (IP) with potential for commercial exploitation.
 Promote the commercialization of staff and student research.
 Initiating ICTS-related product and process technology transfer to industry and commerce.
 Craft and negotiate ICTS-related licenses, collaboration agreements, inter-institutional agreements, and other contracts related to the commercial development of intellectual property with both commercial partners and collaborating institutions.
 Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Director of any delegate.

Qualifications and Experience

 The applicant must have at least a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Software Engineering/Computer Science or related field.
 Possession of a PhD would be an added advantage.
 The applicant should have at least one year experience in research, innovation, and/or the
information and communication technology service (ICTS) industry.
 Knowledge of ICTS practice, application and exploitation of emerging technologies is critical.
 Knowledge of intellectual property rights and their exploitation is an added advantage.

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line to [email protected]. The application should consist of the application letter, Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, birth certificate and National Identity Card.

The Application letter should be addressed to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Section
Lupane State University
P O Box 170
Lupane

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 24 April 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.