Job Description

Job Advert Summary

TIA is a talent driven, customer- centric and impact focused organisation. In our endeavour to support technology innovation with socio-economic outcomes, we seek to infuse the organisation with team players that find resonance as value creators, agile thinkers, progressive attitudes, customer-centricity, dynamic work ethic and an optimistic disposition. We aim to harness these attributes in a manner that they culminate into a culture of teamwork, impact and accountability.



The Technology Innovation Agency endeavours to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of the Employment Equity Act, as amended.



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Purpose of the Position:

The Programme Manager: ISD

will be responsibleto identify, manage and implement skills development interventions that will enable and stimulate a culture of innovation and contribute to building a vibrant ecosystem within the NSI.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

Degree in Human Resources/relevant Talent Management qualification

Experience

Three (3) years' talent management experience in the Technology Innovation field

Duties and Responsibilities

Internal Processes

Compliance with all TIA systems (performance management, HR, finance, Stakeholder information, fund management, reporting etc.) Adherence to all relevant policies and frameworks Review ISD business plans and budgets by detecting over and underspend and implement corrective risk management measures Ensure standard operating procedure is followed; Identify skills gaps Screen applications, obtain EXCO approval, communicate outcome, contract into agreements with successful applicants/host institutions Monitor progress against milestones, and review quarterly progress and disbursements Actively engage with Stakeholders to ensure proper exiting takes place Assess, analyse and integrate information prior to capturing into the relevant system Ensure unit information is recorded and captured accurately on the FMS Streamline processes and procedure to maximize efficiency Stay abreast of related trends in the market Support the Head of ISD in developing and implementing all relevant policies and frameworks

Stakeholder Relationship

Create customer awareness of the units offerings and services Engage effectively with stakeholders and clients Effective reporting to internal and external stakeholders (DSTI and others) Maintain an up to date stakeholder databases and log of key stakeholder initiatives Ensure credible success stories are published in collaboration with SSRC Participate in events, meetings, workshops and conferences by giving input, avail skill, competency and expertise. Participation should result positive input, impact and giving direction in the NSI

Financial Perspective

Assist and provide input to the development of the ISD programme budget and forecast (operational and investment) Ensure investment budget is spent according to operational plans. Identify and assist unit to raise funding from new and established funding sources

Learning and Growth

KPA's are understood and achieved as agreed upon in the Performance agreement Review performance against agreed performance standards Live the values and culture of TIA Identify and implement development opportunities to ensure continuous improvement of work effectiveness and efficiency * Departmental Information systems and tools are optimally utilized to execute core tasks