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THE INNOVATION HUB
 
The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC), a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency SOC Ltd (an initiative by the Gauteng Provincial Government for investing in strategic economic infrastructure and investment promotion so as to unlock economic growth in Gauteng). The Innovation Hub is the first Science and Technology Park in Southern Africa, established to spur the growth of smart industries in Gauteng so as to create a truly ‘smart’ province. It is now offering the following opportunity to a competent and dedicated person to join a dynamic team in Pretoria East. 
 
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Permanent contract of employment with three months’ probation, Patterson Grade C4, Salary-R 381,775.00 Cost to Company
 
Reporting to the Area Manager: Mamelodi/Tembisa, the purpose of this position is to coordinate the successful delivery of business support services to start-up companies in eKasiLabs incubator. 
 
 
THE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 
  • Manage and implement entrepreneur pipeline, including the screening and recruitment of start-ups that attend the pitching sessions 
  • Manage and facilitate market development for township entrepreneur projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders 
  • Assist entrepreneurs in technical evaluations, fund raising as well as relevant linkages to established companies for business development and market access opportunities 
  • Coordinate and monitor initiatives for the incubation service offering 
  • Manage training sessions and events for advancement of entrepreneurs 
  • Assist companies to perform primary and secondary market analysis, including doing companies assessments 
  • Ensure tight management of the enterprise milestones and progress of the entrepreneurs
  • Assist in preparation of value proposition and investment cases for Investment Committee in support of funding for start-up companies 
  • Assist with commercialisation of technologies 
 
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
The position requires possession of a diploma in field of Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Science and Engineering. At least 2 years’ experience in business or SME development, incubation or working with emerging or early start-up businesses. Candidate should have an exposure to policy and legislation governing small and enterprise development. Demonstrate and proven track record in working with various stakeholders, establishing systems procedures and controls.
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Interested individuals should submit a comprehensive CV (clearly stating the position title) to Human Resources Administrator at recruitment@theinnovationhub.com. 
 
Correspondence will be conducted with shortlisted candidates only. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants, who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date, should consider their application to be unsuccessful. 
 
Closing Date: 31 July 2020.
 
TIHMC is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve its equity objectives. Therefore people from designated groups and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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