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​TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AGENCY (TIA)
 


LEGAL ADVISOR: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
 
Details
Closing Date 2024/12/10
Reference Number TIA241125-2
Job Title Legal Advisor: Intellectual Property
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
 
Job Advert Summary
Technology Innovation Agency (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.
In executing its mandate, the organisation provides funding and non-funding support to stimulate innovation so that it provides a catalytic impact to the economy whilst improving people’s lives and protecting the environment. The Agency endeavours to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No. 55 of 1998).
 
Job Purpose
To provide legal services, including intellectual property (IP) support and advice to all TIA Business Units in respect of TIA projects/programs.
 
Minimum Requirements       
  • Bachelor degree in Engineering (Chemical) or Bachelor degree in Science.
  • A Law degree
  • Admission as an Attorney or Advocate
  • At least four (4) years’ post admission experience.
  • Two (2) years’ experience in an intellectual property environment and/or prior exposure to the technology innovation environment.
  • Experience in Local and International Intellectual Property trends in relevant industries.
  • Litigation experience.
  • Laws, legislation and compliance requirements for the various operational aspects of TIA.
  • Sound Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999).
 
Skills:
  • Assertive
  • Critical judgment
  • Customer-centricity
  • Decisiveness
  • Decision-making
  • Negotiation skills
  • Analytical and interpretation skills
 
Duties and Responsibilities   
Financial Perspective
  • Contribute towards saving for TIA by limiting operational costs, also complying with the National Treasure Cost Containment Measures (NTCM).
Stakeholder Management
  • Participate in establishing cooperative customer relationships with stakeholders internally and externally.
  • Provide quality services that meets corporate programme and project needs of TIA.
  • Represent the Head: Legal Services on various committees, as may be required.
Internal Processes
  • Perform Intellectual Property (IP) due diligence on TIA’s projects and programs and issue report on outcomes.
  • Draft and/or review contracts for TIA operations, TIA projects and TIA programs, also focusing IP clauses.
  • Draft legal opinions.
  • Provide input in the formulation of legal policies, guidelines, frameworks and business processes.
  • Provide input in the review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Legal Services BU.
  • Capture all legal information relating to TIA operations on the applicable systems.
  • Produce workflow management status reports, as and when required.
  • Assist with quality assurance of work produced by the Legal Advisors.
  • Identify and report on potential legal risks.
  • Identify and implement development opportunities to ensure continuous improvement of work effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Identify root causes of delays in the processes and implement measures to address the delays.
  • Provide support and assistance to other Legal Advisors to achieve their milestones.
Governance and Compliance
  • Participate in the internal and external audit exercise and resolution of all audit matters in the Business Unit.
  • Ensure compliance with all TIA’s policies, frameworks, guidelines and systems (performance management, HR, finance, Stakeholder information, fund management, reporting, etc).
  • Proactively identify and address internal and external risks to protect the organisation.
Learning and Growth
  • Mentor other Legal Advisors to transfer knowledge and skill.
  • Attend work-related, self-development courses including training (both external and internal) seminars, conferences, webinars and workshops.
 
 
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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COORDINATOR: NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY
 
Details
Closing Date 2024/12/10
Reference Number TIA241125-1
Job Title Coordinator: Natural Resources and Energy
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
 
Job Advert Summary
Technology Innovation Agency (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.
In executing its mandate, the organisation provides funding and non-funding support to stimulate innovation so that it provides a catalytic impact to the economy whilst improving people’s lives and protecting the environment. The Agency endeavours to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of the Employment Equity Act, as amended.
 
Job Purpose:
The unit's administrative coordination is effectively carried out to enable effective investment management processes, smooth budgeting processes, timeous knowledge transfer through the correct channels, all of which will ensure a comprehensive and continued support service to internal and external stakeholders.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Three (3) year (Science or Engineering qualification) or relevant certification (e.g. ICASA SA), Business/Economic/Finance/Management
  • Three (3) years’ experience in project management and/or administration /financial management
  • Teamwork
  • Communication Skills (written & verbal)
  • Organisational skills
  • Agility in respond to urgent organizational requirements
  • Project and Investment Management Skills
  • Advanced computer literacy skills
  • Analytical and interpretation skills
  • Financial Management Skills
  • Trends in the NR industry
  • Knowledge of PFMA and
  • Administrative Best Practice Frameworks and Models
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensure that the investment/portfolio budgets and expenditure are effectively updated and monitored, so that all people in the unit have updated information with regards to the budget
  • Draft, capture, track, monitor and report on Unit’s operational budget (Reconciliation with BI System) to the Head.
  • Ensure that Internal and external customers are aware of units offerings, mandate and keep abreast with the unit’s focus areas
  • Attend to cases on the CRM system and allocate to the correct Portfolio/Programme Manager within 48 hours. Ensure that progress on cases are updated and resolved appropriately. Report outstanding cases to the relevant Heads and Executives on a weekly basis.
  • Enable the unit to engage effectively with Stakeholders and client. Arrange workshops with stakeholders as and when required.
  • Keep a register from all Stakeholders on the impact achieved from TIA investments. (Demographic analysis, Geographic analysis, PDI, Women, Youth)
  • Perform initial pre-screening evaluations on new applications and issue a feedback report with recommended actions to the Head of the Business Unit for review.
  • Coordinate and schedule meetings with Internal and External Stakeholders as required, and also ensure all travel arrangements are coordinated, verified and finalized. This includes external experts.
  • Accompany portfolio/programme managers to on-site meetings to assist with minute taking and follow-up on matters arising.
  • Ensure proper records management for the Business Unit in compliance with the TIA file plan and records management policy and procedures.
  • Collate reports of external experts and present to the Portfolio of Programme Manager, or Unit Head as required.
  • Prepare disbursement packs for sign-off. Ensure that disbursements take place in specified timeframes.
  • Update investments dashboards with the statement of progress during the Investment review phase
  • Collect and collate information to compile relevant reports (Coordination and completion of Unit monthly reports)
 
 
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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HEAD: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
 
Details
Closing Date 2024/12/03
Reference Number TIA240904-1
Job Title Head: Information and Communication Technology
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
 
Job Advert Summary
Technology Innovation Agency (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. TIA endeavours to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of the Employment Equity Act, 1998.
 
Purpose: Develop, implement and manage strategic and business plans for the strategic technology areas of TIA.  Lead and manage TIA strategic technologies portfolios with special reference to Technology development funding and pre commercialisation support.
 
Minimum Requirements
Requirements
  • A Bachelors degree in Computer Science
  • 8 years’ experience in technology development or research environment and appropriate industry.
  • 5 years' experience in the management of people in a technology research or funding environment.
  • Knowledge in Technology development trends in relevant industries;
  • Applicable legislation (PFMA, TIA Act, IPR Act)
  • Investment trends for technology development
  • Financial and non-financial support trends for technology development
  • Enterprise development
  • Full investment cycle
  • Communication Skills               
  • Leadership Skills 
  • Report writing skills
  • Analytical skills
 
Duties and Responsibilities   
Financial Perspective
  • Operational and Investment budgets and forecasts are prepared for the STA for EXCO and Board approval
  • Performance against budget is managed and reported on a quarterly basis
  • Manage and monitor the timeous disbursement of funding to ensure optimal operation of technology and innovation projects
  • New funding opportunities are identified and additional income was raised from third party investors
  • Manage repayment obligations that projects has to TIA (Equity, convertible instruments royalties, investments and loans etc)
Stakeholder Management
  • Key partnerships are developed and leveraged in collaboration with stakeholder management unit
  • Stakeholder relationships are managed and implemented in collaboration with the Stakeholder Relations Unit
  • Develop and implement STA stakeholder strategy
  • Provide Technology Innovation thought leadership in South Africa and globally.
  • Participate in events, meetings, workshops and conferences by giving input, avail skill, competency and expertise.
Internal Processes
  • Define and analyse the project portfolio
  • STA strategy aligned to TIA strategy is developed and implemented
  • Formulate Operational Divisional Plan including, business operational plan that is aligned to the TIA strategy
  • Compile and manage the Risk register for the unit to mitigate potential future risks to the organisation
  • Ensure timeous and accurate reporting as per requirements
  • The financial budget of the unit is effectively managed in compliance with policies and legislation
  • Attract, monitor and manage the development of technology innovation in projects within the STA to reach demonstration stage/ taken up in the market.
  • Render support and input in the formulation and submission of quarterly and annual reports
  • Conduct regular Market Analyses to determine future growth opportunities.
Learning and Growth
  • People in the unit are constantly developed to improve performance
  • Effective leadership is provided to the unit (Mentoring and Coaching)
 
 
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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