Lupane State University
DUE: 26 JAN 2024
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE
6 Business Development Specialist (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess at least a Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Business
/Entrepreneurship or a related field. Possession of a Ph.D. is an added advantage. The
applicant should have at least one year experience in research, innovation, and/or the
business development sector. Experience in product development and/or the ability to
model and/or grow a business is critical. Experience in collaboration and/or management
of partnerships is required.
Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate should be able to commercialise innovations emerging from the University
students and staff;
Commercializing intellectual property and creating sustainable, competitive, and
profitable start-ups;
Designing, developing, and setting up viable business plans and operating models to
establish sustainable businesses;
Identifying opportunities through events, pitches, seminars, and workshops for growth,
collaborations, and business alliances;
Work with faculties and communities in prioritizing and launching new products,
services, start-ups and business models;
Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Director or any delegate
TO APPLY
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 26 January 2024. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.