THE INNOVATION HUB The Innovation Hub believes in its people and we are always looking for highly skilled professionals with an entrepreneurial side, who wants to make an impact in the innovation ecosystem. 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. FINANCE OFFICER Permanent contract of employment with three months’ probation, Patterson Grade C3, Salary-R R 388 370 Cost to Company Reporting directing to Finance Accountant Payable the successful incumbent will provide financial and administrative support services that includes maintaining of accounts by classifying, capturing, recording, and verifying numerical data; processes and record routine accounting transactions; performs arithmetic calculations and enter data into Excel spreadsheets. The deliverables are as follows: • Daily processing of invoices on Sage 300 and assist in verifying that appropriate documentations are submitted • Processing of payments on Sage 300 • Prepare payment for all service providers • Prepare supplier batches for the internet banking system for electronic payment • Filing-include, but not limited to the following: Payment packs, invoices, and bank statements • Ensure major creditor accounts are reconciled and that payment is made according to these reconciliations • Ensure the documents submitted to finance for payments meet the requirements of the finance checklist and any other relevant policy and procedures, including but not limited to the TIH financial policy and procedures • Monthly request of statements from service providers • Allocate payment in a timely manner to facilitate bank reconciliation • Reconcile Accounts Payables on a monthly and year end to invoices/ creditors statements • Age Outstanding amounts in accounts payable correctly and timeously • Match all debit orders and follow up regularly on outstanding debit order invoices • Prepare daily and month end bank reconciliation accurately and timeously. Investigate all reconciling items greater than one month and resolve within reasonable time frame • Update petty cash book and perform monthly Reconciliation and balance to the cash float • Check all expense claims are supported by appropriate documentation and authorised signatory before processing • Process Monthly Petty cash journals • Ensure petty cash float is within the reasonable limit, and do petty cash replenishment requests where necessary • Ensure monthly and annual bank/Cash reports are prepared as required by relevant stakeholders • Assist in drafting company policies and procedures • Assist in reviewing and monitoring compliance with company policies, procedures, and processes • Assist in mapping finance processes • Assist in preparing internal and external audit files • Identify any risk related within work areas. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: • Matric plus relevant or related qualification in finance • 2 to 5 years relevant experience plus proficiency in • Computerized accounting programs • Accounts payable and receivable • Generally accepted accounting principles • Understanding of applicable legislation (especially PFMA & Treasury regulations), policies and procedures • Experience in Sage 300 • Computer Literacy, Team player • Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet, and word-processing programs (MS Office) • Strong administrative abilities and multi-tasking skills • Time management skills • High level accuracy • Accounting and bookkeeping skills • Professional and ethical, be honest and trustworthy • Demonstrate sound work ethics Interested individuals should submit a comprehensive CV (clearly stating the position title) to 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: 11 March 2022. 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. “The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021. The GGDA respects your privacy and is committed to keeping your personal information secure and confidential. The Group will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you give The Group the consent to keep and or process your information as per POPIA”.
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. PROJECT ACCOUNTANT Two (2) Year Fixed-Term contract of employment with three months’ probation, Patterson Grade C5, Salary-R 425 585 Cost to Company Reporting directing to Finance Manager the successful incumbent will plan, implement, and manage sound financial processes and control systems that are compliant to all statutory legislation (PFMA, Treasury Regulations GRAP and any relevant regulations), company policies and procedures, and accounting principles. Reporting to the Finance Manager, actively assist and support the CFO. A Project accountant is a financial specialist who review project budgets and provide pre-billing information for project managers to review and required to provide cost estimates and prepare invoices. The deliverables are as follows: • Create project accounts in the accounting system • Maintain project-related records, including contracts, MOUs, and orders • Authorize access to project accounts • Authorize the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts • Review and approve supplier invoices related to a project • Review and approve time sheets for work related to a project • Review and approve overhead charges to be applied to a project • Review account totals related to project assets and expenses • Confer with receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings • Report on project profitability to management • Prepare weekly payments batches • Ensure that all supporting documents matches to the invoice • Ensure that invoice payments are made within 5 days or 30 days • Ensure that accurate amount is being paid to the correct suppliers and that no double payments are processed • Reporting to the Finance Manager or other project managers as required • Reviewing budgets, including employee cost, work plans, and fee structures • Providing project managers and clients with timely financial reports and budgets, as well as project forecasts • Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management • Report to management on any opportunities for additional billings • Report to management regarding the remaining funding available for projects • Create or approve all project-related billings to customers • Investigate all project expenses not billed to customers • Respond to requests for more detail from customers and Project Managers • Recommend the write-off of any project-related billings that cannot be billed to or collected from customers • Prepare monthly project management report to project managers • Prepare internal monthly management reports, thus cashflow analysis • Prepare monthly professional and/or consultant services report• Prepare monthly creditors and debtors reconciliation together with the age analyses • Assist in preparation of year end files and annual financial statements • Compliance to relevant laws and regulations • Assist in drafting company policies and procedures • Assist in reviewing and monitoring compliance with company policies, procedures and processes • Assist in mapping finance processes • Assist in preparing internal audit files • Ensure that no double payments are made to any supplier on all processed payments • Implement and monitor processes to ensure that the bank reconciliations are done regularly and that no items are outstanding for more than 1 month • Ensure a properly maintained Fixed Asset register indicating additions, disposals and transfers and useful lives determinations • Manage relevant financial processes within area of responsibility towards achieving an unqualified clean audit opinion with no material findings • Ensure that spending is done with all supporting documents and on time • Monitor Project bank balance daily • Effective management of related financial risks • Compliance to statutory requirements (PFMA, TR, policies, GRAP standards & relevant tax laws etc.) MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: • B.com degree or Accounting/finance National diploma or equivalent is essential • At least 3 years’ experience in financial management including, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of professional accounting or auditing experience for each year of the required education • Accounting knowledge • Experience in Sage 300 is required • Experience in internal audit or auditing will be an advantage • Business orientated • Reporting and presentation skills • PFMA and Treasury regulations and provisions • Analytical skills, the ability to evaluate and interpret financial information • Strong administrative abilities and multi -tasking skills • Good problem-solving and dispute resolution skills • Strong arithmetic skill Interested individuals should submit a comprehensive CV (clearly stating the position title) to 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: 11 March 2022. 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. “The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021. The GGDA respects your privacy and is committed to keeping your personal information secure and confidential. The Group will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you give The Group the consent to keep and or process your information as per POPIA”. 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. SENIOR MANAGER: BIOECONOMY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Permanent contract of employment with three months’ probation, Patterson Grade D5, Salary-R 1 099 237 Cost to Company Reporting directing to General Manager: Bioeconomy the successful incumbent will be responsible for the day to day management and implementation of the incubation and business advisory services provided to Bio-economy start-ups within the BioPark business incubator, manage the center to support businesses, assess the viability of the innovations with the support of the team and panel of experts and ensuring delivery of the targets of the BioPark as stipulated in the operational plans and the APP; and thus ensuring the growth and sustainability of the business incubator program for the BioPark. The deliverables are as follows: • Assist the General Manager in providing strategic and operational guidance to the BioPark towards meeting its objectives and delivering its targets • Develop a suite of support services for businesses being incubated and ensure all the services and support required are provided to them with the highest degree of professionalism • Lead the efforts in business development for increased activity and sustainability of the Bio Park • Manage the team on a day-to-day basis ensuring performance against agreed objectives with regular reviews and development • Develop, plan, coordinate and implement the BioPark’s stakeholder engagement strategy • In collaboration with the research community, identify and conceptualise new and appropriate initiatives to serve and grow the BioPark’s ecosystem • Lead the technical due diligence, and defining requirements and management of third parties where technical due diligence is to be fulfilled by external assessment service providers • Identifying and understanding project issues and work collaboratively to develop and communicate creative solutions • Advising the project team and start-ups incubated in the BioPark on areas where local content and beneficial opportunities could be exploited • Advising project team and start-ups incubated in the BioPark on technical risk inherent in the supported projects and strategies to deploy to mitigate the impact • With the assistance of commercialisation specialists, ensure funding investment preparation relevant to start-up companies stages of development • Raise funds and recruit stakeholders to support the Bio Park programmes • Assessing regulatory (policies) frameworks, Intellectual Property and market issues to evaluate competitive dynamics of various resource options that may affect the core business operations • Support the branding and promotion of BioPark to ensure high visibility and a positive image of the centre, the Innovation Hub, and relevant stakeholders • Develop and leverage industry, academics, investors/funders, and institutional networks for the benefit pf the BioPark • Represent the BioPark and related TIH programmes in discussions with stakeholders, funders, conferences, and other relevant forums • Maintain strong and effective relations with government, donors, industry associations and other stakeholders, including participating in dialogues on relevant policy areas • Ensure compliance to the PFMA and all Treasury Regulations including BBBEE, PPPFA • Ensure compliance with relevant legislative requirements, including finance and procurement procedures of both the government of South Africa and other regional bodies • Identify strategic stakeholders in order to foster effective communication and ensure appropriate relationships are maintained • Represent the BioPark and related TIH programmes in discussions with stakeholders, funders, conferences, and other relevant forums • Establish effective control and coordination mechanisms for all operations and activities and take reasonable steps to ensure the integrity of the internal control and management information systems within the Department • Ensure that all operations and activities of the THIMC are conducted in accordance with the PFMA, relevant regulations, and the other policies and practices approved by the Board • Comply with the organisational reporting requirements • Ensure effective management of resources to effect the expected outcome. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: • A relevant degree in Biosciences with business or entrepreneurship qualification • At least 5 years’ relevant experience in business development, incubation or working with technology-based startups • 5 or more years’ experience in Management level • Project Management experience • Knowledge of contemporary issues pertaining to Bioeconomy, R&D, innovation and/or Commercialisation of life sciences • Communication skills - The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all levels in the organisation • Interpersonal - The ability to interact with people at all levels in the organisation • Liaison - The exchange of information or the planning of joint efforts by two or more people or groups • Report writing - The ability to accurately give a written account of information pertaining to the performance of outputs • Time management - The ability to manage time effectively and efficiently in accordance with work priorities to ensure qualitative outcomes • Follow up - The ability to identify items/actions requiring further action and to follow-up to conclusion • Assertive - The ability to be firm in all situations without sacrificing principles • Firm - The ability to retain a solid disposition within the correct principles and not yield under pressure • Deadline driven - The ability to determine deadlines and execute outputs accordingly without exceeding target dates • Planning and Organising – Ability to maintain efficiency and effectiveness through applying good planning techniques. Interested individuals should submit a comprehensive CV (clearly stating the position title) to 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: 11 March 2022. 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. “The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021. The GGDA respects your privacy and is committed to keeping your personal information secure and confidential. The Group will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you give The Group the consent to keep and or process your information as per POPIA”.
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