TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AGENCY (TIA)

PROGRAMME MANAGER: SKILLS PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATION

Details

Closing Date

2026/08/26

Reference Number

TIA260806-1

Job Title

Programme Manager: Skills Programme Administration

Job Type Classification

Permanent

Location - Town / City

Pretoria

Location - Province

Gauteng

Location - Country

South Africa

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

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment

Job Purpose:

To manage the administration, governance, contractual compliance, financial oversight, reporting, and stakeholder coordination of SETA-funded and other externally funded skills development programmes. The role ensures that all programme funding agreements, contractual obligations, governance requirements, performance reporting, financial controls, and audit requirements are effectively managed and complied with, enabling successful programme implementation and achievement of strategic outcomes. The Programme Manager serves as the custodian of programme governance and funding administration, ensuring that TIA maintains a strong reputation as a trusted implementation partner for SETAs, government departments, donors, and other funding partners

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications 

• A National Diploma qualification in fields such as Public Administration; Business Management; Project Management; Finance; Development Studies; Education and Training Management
• Preferably a Degree qualification in fields such as Public Administration; Business Management; Project Management; Finance; Development Studies; Education and Training Management

Work Experience 

• Minimum 5 - 8 years’ experience in:
• Programme administration
• Grant or fund management
• Skills development programmes
• Contract management
• Compliance and reporting
• Experience managing SETA-funded programmes
• Experience in public sector or development finance environments
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and implementing partners
• Preferably a minimum of 10+ years’ experience in:
• Programme administration
• Grant or fund management
• Skills development programmes
• Contract management
• Compliance and reporting

Job Knowledge 

• Knowledge of innovation ecosystem development, particularly grassroots and inclusive innovation programmes
• SETA & Skills Development Landscape
• Programme & Project Management
• Financial Management in Funded Programmes
• Contractual & Legal Frameworks
• Understanding of programme and project management principles, including programme lifecycle management, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting
• Knowledge of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks, performance measurement systems, and impact assessment methodologies
• Understanding of the National System of Innovation (NSI), technology innovation support mechanisms, and commercialisation pathways
• Knowledge of public sector governance frameworks, including PFMA, Treasury Regulations, supply chain governance, and compliance requirements
• Understanding of stakeholder management and partnership development across government, academia, industry, civil society, and community structures

Soft Skills 

• Strategic thinking
• Stakeholder engagement
• Community facilitation
• Leadership and team development
• Problem solving and adaptability

Technical Skills

• Funding & Contract Management
• Innovation ecosystem development
• Governance & Compliance
• Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• Financial Administration

Competencies

• Business acumen
• Technology / Product Development skills
• Report writing skills
• Communication – written and verbal
• Entrepreneurship

Duties and Responsibilities

FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVE 

Financial Management

• Manage programme budget and funding allocations and ensure compliance with PFMA and internal governance frameworks
• Effective budget management expressed as % budget utilisation
• Strong financial reporting and compliance in line with quality standards and timelines
• Efficient management of Audit findings related to the programmes

Funding Agreement and Contract Management

• Oversee the full implementation and administration of SETA and donor funding agreements
• Monitor and enforce compliance with all contractual instruments, including MOAs, SLAs, and grant conditions
• Coordinate and process contract amendments, extensions, and variations as required

Financial Administration and Fund Management

• To ensure prudent financial administration and effective utilisation of programme funds through budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and financial compliance oversight
• Review and validate financial reports submitted by implementing partners and service providers

STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP

Implementing Partner Administration and Oversight

• Manage implementing partner onboarding, compliance, performance monitoring, and corrective action processes
• Manage all administrative components of implementing partner agreements and contracts
• Track partner performance against contractual deliverables and programme expectations
• Escalate non-performance issues and support corrective action processes where required

Stakeholder and Funding Partner Management

• To maintain effective stakeholder and funder coordination by managing administrative communication, programme review processes, and relationship support that sustains confidence and enables funding continuity
• Serve as the primary administrative liaison with SETAs, government departments, funding partners, implementing partners, and internal stakeholders
• Support partnership renewal processes, funding expansion discussions, and relationship-building initiatives

INTERNAL PROCESSES

Programme Strategy

• Funding agreements are rigorously administered, monitored, and upheld throughout the programme lifecycle
• Programme governance structures are effectively established, coordinated, and enabled to function optimally
• All financial, contractual, and compliance obligations are consistently met in alignment with funder and institutional requirements
• Programme teams are supported with administration, governance, and compliance to achieve programme outcomesProgramme

Governance and Compliance Management

• Effective programme governance and compliance ensured through oversight coordination, implementation of decisions, and adherence to regulatory and institutional requirements
• Organise and manage steering committees, technical committees, and programme review engagement
• Governance decisions, compliance requirements, and records are effectively implemented, monitored, and maintained in line with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SETA requirements, and TIA policies

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Develop, maintain, and manage programme reporting schedules and cycles
• Consolidate operational, financial, and performance information from delivery teams and implementing partners
• Prepare high quality reports for SETAs, funding partners, TIA Executive Management, and governance committees
• Monitor progress against programme milestones, outputs, and performance targets

Programme Systems and Data Management

• To ensure reliable programme information management by maintaining accurate systems, records, and data controls that support reporting, verification, and compliance
• Safeguard the integrity, completeness, and reliability of programme records and databases
• Ensure adherence to information management standards, policies, and data governance requirements

LEARNING AND GROWTH

Audit, Risk and Quality Assurance Management

• To strengthen programme assurance by coordinating audit readiness, risk management, quality controls, and evidence management
• Programme risks, audits, verification readiness, action plans, records, and quality assurance are managed to ensure compliance and audit readiness

Responsibilities are summarised above; full duties are detailed in the official job description.

Policy

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.

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