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​TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AGENCY (TIA)
 


​The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), a key initiative of the Department of Science, Technology & Innovation, is dedicated to fostering innovations across all sectors of the economy. Our mission is to nurture an ecosystem that cultivates innovation, accelerates the development of groundbreaking solutions and facilitates collaboration towards inclusive and sustainable growth and development to drive socio-economic benefits for South Africa and elevate its global competitiveness and positioning as an innovation investment destination.
 
WHY JOIN US
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of innovation in South Africa. You will work at the intersection of technology, policy, and economic transformation — driving real impact at national and international levels.
 
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
MENLYN, PRETORIA
Reporting to the Chairperson of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will play a pivotal role in executing the strategic direction and management of TIA. The CEO is tasked with steering the organisation towards its vision of being a dynamic, intelligence-driven national innovation agency that champions transformative, catalytic high-impact innovations towards inclusive economic growth, quality of life improvement and sustainable development. 
 
Requirements: • A Postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) or ideally a Master’s (NQF 9) or higher qualification in one of the following fields Innovation, Business Management, Engineering, Technology Management, or a related disciplines • A minimum of 10 years’ of Senior Executive experience, demonstrating a proven track record in: * Strategic leadership and management of complex organisations * Technology innovation and commercialisation processes * Development and execution of large-scale projects in the technology or innovation sectors • Demonstrated experience in managing investment portfolios or fund management, preferably within a technology-focused context • Proven ability to engage with and influence a broad range of stakeholders, including government bodies, academic institutions, industry partners, and investors • Demonstrated experience in transitioning organisations through strategic reinvention or transformation phases • Development and Execution of complex funding models • Track record of building and sustaining strategic relationships and partnerships towards driving catalytic, system wide innovation impact. 
 
Key performance areas: • Strategic Intent • Financial Management • Investment Management • Stakeholder and Relationship Management • Thought Leadership• Communication • Risk and Compliance.
 
Knowledge: • Strong business, leadership, and management abilities at an executive level • Ability to provide intellectual and strategic leadership to the TIA • Corporate and operational business management • Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that drive technological advancements and commercialization • Advanced business and commercial acumen • Legislative and Regulatory framework including understanding of PFMA • Business Development management and understanding of global trends and developments in technology and innovation • Investment management • Understanding of Technology innovation trends in various critical industry sectors aligned with the Decadel plan and National System of Innovation (NSI) trends • Strong understanding of research and development process, commercialisation of technology and market dynamics • Experience in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies, academic institutions, industry partners, and investors • Understanding of Investment funding offerings and fundraising principles • Understanding of technology investment processes and deal structuring • Macro-economic trends.
 
Contact person: Warrior Talent invites candidates with relevant experience to submit their applications to: lumka@warriortalent.co.za. All materials and communications will be held in absolute confidence.
 
CV’s should be accompanied by certified copies of qualification/certificates, driver’s license and identity document. Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation report of the qualification.
 
CLOSING DATE: 25 MAY 2025.
 
If you have not received a response from us within four (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
TIA is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments will be made in accordance with the Company’s EE policy.
 
The detailed job profile can be found on the website: www.tia.org.za
 
JOB PROFILE





PROGRAMME MANAGER: LIVING LABS
 
Details
Closing Date 2025/05/26
Reference Number TIA250511-1
Job Title Programme Manager: Living Labs
Job Type Classification Contract
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.
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)
 
 
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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