Innovation Lead – ICTS Hub (1 Post)
Ict & Computer Jobs
- Lupane State University
- Expires 24 Apr 2026
- Lupane
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the
following posts:
2. INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INDUSTRIALISATION
2.1 Innovation Lead – ICTS Hub (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
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
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 erecruitment@lsu.ac.zw.
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.
