Job Description

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The Programme Manager: TSP is responsible to provide an enabling environment (incl infrastructure) for technology innovation and assist with implementation of initiatives to stimulate a culture of innovation and provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs/organisations to receive funding and technical support by creating an effective ecosystem for programmes.



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.



The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering/ Science and Technology

Experience

Three (3) years' experience in relevant 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 Technology Stations business plans and budgets by detecting over and underspend and implement corrective risk management measures Ensure standard operating procedure is followed; ie Review operational/ business plan in conjunction with external Stakeholder to ensure completeness, Obtain EXCO approval, Communicate outcome, Contract into agreements with successful applicants Monitor progress against annual targets 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 procedures to maximize efficiency
+ Stay abreast of related trends in market
+ Support the Head of Technology Station in developing and implementing all relevant policies and frameworks
+ Facilitate preparation of operational plans and report
+ Manage contracts with universities
+ Promote standard working practices
+ Conduct quarterly monitoring - Audit compliance
+ Participate in committees

Stakeholder Relationship

Create awareness of the unit's offerings and service with potential customers Engage effectively with stakeholders and clients Effective reporting to internal and external stakeholders (DST and others) Maintain an up to date stakeholder database 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 Maintain updated stakeholder database Serve as key contact/interface with Technology Stations Plan and execute engagement activities - Facilitate tech transfer Promote TSP to other departments

Financial Perspective

Assist with the development of the Technology stations' budgets and forecasts Monitor and evaluate TP's activities to ensure the allocated operational and other funding (Major equipment, etc) budgets are spent according to the operational plan or business plan Identify and facilitate receipt of additional funding sources for the TSP and per TS where required from new and existing funding sources Manage funding allocation processes to Technology Stations Analyze TS funding needs and requests Monitor fund/budget utilization

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 Conduct M&E including site visits Perform maturity assessments Promote cross-learning forums * Identify infrastructure upgrade opportunities