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. COMMERCIALISATION SPECIALIST: BIOECONOMY x2 Permanent contract of employment with three months’ probation, Patterson Grade D2, Salary-R 607,826.00 Cost to Company Reporting to the Senior Manager: BioPark Business Incubator, the purpose of the job is to assist with the successful delivery of incubation, of Bio-economy start-ups in line with the achievement of organizational enterprise development objectives. To facilitate the development of high-tech start-up businesses by providing guidance, support and monitoring to ensure successes in the factory, core and alumni incubation phases.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: The position requires possession of a degree in Bio-Sciences and a Business Development qualification; At least 3 years’ experience in commercialisation of technology, business development, incubation or working with technology-based start-ups in the Bio-Technology sector. The candidate must have the ability to foster, nurture and encourage growth amongst the entrepreneur and the business. Excellent project and stakeholder relationship management supported by strong negotiating, communication and networking, Programme and Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (Accountability), Leadership Skills, creativity and a strong aspiration to achieve customer excellence, Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Understanding of SME Development, Public speaking confidence and Information Gathering and sourcing. 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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