Job Description

The Senior Officer: Economic Activation's role is to co-ordinate integrated efforts, structures, and entrepreneurship resources within the University. The individual will implement and develop the university's economic activation vision and strategy with a view to expand and deepen the entrepreneurship development response. The role is directed at building a resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusivity, and fostering innovation through entrepreneurship development.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Degree in Marketing, Communication, Economic Development, or Entrepreneurship (NQF 8)
• 3-5 years working experience, with at least 3 years relevant experience on entrepreneurship or related field.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Strategic Alignment
• Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Integration
• Programme Development and Inclusion
• Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
• Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
• Operational and Strategic Support

Competencies

• Financial tracking and record-keeping
• Budget planning and cost analysis
• Strategic financial thinking
• Familiarity with R&D finance and IP lifecycle
• Licensing and contract knowledge
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Legal awareness
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Relationship and stakeholder management
• Written and verbal communication
• Professionalism and diplomacy
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Record management and confidentiality
• Policy and regulatory literacy
• Data accuracy and attention to detail
• Risk awareness and internal control adherence
• Financial modelling and strategic analysis
• Reporting and presentation skills
• Insight generation and forecasting
• Initiative and adaptability
• Reliability and task ownership
• Leadership readiness and initiative
• Flexibility and responsiveness
• Service orientation and accountability

General Information
Closing date: 07 September 2025
For enquiries and assistance with your on-line application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department on
lalelav@cput.ac.za or 021 460 3351
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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.