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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Reports to position:

The Programme Manager: Living Labs reports to the Manager: Innovation for Inclusive Development.

Duration of Contract:

Two Years Fixed Term Contract

Purpose of the Position:

To develop and implement a fund management strategy that enables the establishment of Living Labs in South Africa.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

Three (3) - Four (4) years Bachelor's degree in development studies/innovation studies/science (Science/Engineering) or finance related qualification. NQF 7.

Experience

Three (3) years' project management experience and development finance within innovation environment.

Knowledge and Skills

Fund management Investment trends for technology development Financial and non-financial support trends for technology development Enterprise development Enterprise and sector finance Development finance Local Economic Development

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Perspective

Ensure that project budgets and financial resources are effectively and efficiently managed and there is value for money for all project activities. Assist the head to develop divisional budgets and forecasts for approving bodies. Monitor and track performance against budget (operations and projects). Manage timeous disbursement of funding to ensure optimal operation of projects. New funding opportunities/ partners are identified and leveraged for project sustainability post the DST funding / development of fund raising proposals.

Stakeholder Management

Ensure that stakeholders derive effective value and enjoy a high level of satisfaction with TIA's services Maintain an up-to-date database of stakeholders linked to funded projects Develop and implement an effective project stakeholder engagement strategy. Promote the outputs of the portfolio, ensuring that projects successes are effectively communicated and marketed. Document project benefits, benefit profiles and report on benefits derived. Presents successful case studies to key Bodies e.g. Parliamentary Portfolio Committee. Provide subject matter expertise in relevant events, meetings, workshops and conferences by availing skill, competency and expertise. Host the Community of Practice for all Living Labs in South Africa.

Internal Processes

Put in place key business processes, governance systems and tools to ensure efficient project and programme management in line with the approved frameworks. Develop and implement appropriate project and programme management business processes for effective management of IID projects. Ensure that effective assurance and verification activities are undertaken in conjunction with the DST. Develop and manage all risks that may affect successful delivery of projects Ensure that implementing entities manage projects effectively leading to successful delivery of projects and attainment of project objectives. Ensure timeous and accurate reporting on project progress as per requirements. Ensure all projects are properly planned, correctly initiated, documented and project templates are established and appropriately utilized. Provide support, guidance and assistance to projects to achieve their milestones and intended results. Pro-active identification of project risks and management of such risks together with project teams to ensure successful delivery; Perform technical due diligence of projects. Ensure, that all aspects of the project life cycle from initiation to exit are efficiently managed. Perform client-centric and value adding project management of projects. Provides information for linkages across programme activities to help identify critical points of integration. Provides background information to support the planning and management of projects. Participate in the formulation of project meetings and relevant project activities to support implementation Ensure all projects perform on time and are within budget and deliver value and quality products. Ensure all project contract amendments and changes are properly managed and documented. Project contract status schedule is well managed. Ensure that implementing entities manage projects effectively leading to successful delivery of projects and attainment of project objectives Ensure all projects perform on time and are within budget and deliver value and quality products. Ensure all project contract amendments and changes are properly managed and documented. Project contract status schedule is well managed.

Learning & Growth

Implement operation improvement initiatives to sustain the programme's responsiveness to constantly changing needs of the program and its stakeholders. Identify operational deficiencies and implement corrective actions timeously. Effective contract management and change management in the project environment. * Design and update necessary systems and processes to ensure that the programme remains responsive to the demands, needs and objectives of the project sponsor (DST)