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TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AGENCY (TIA)
HEAD: LEGAL, RISK AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES
Details
Closing Date
2026/11/11
Reference Number
TIA261027-1
Job Title
Head: Legal, Risk and Compliance Services
Job Type Classification
Permanent
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 Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Purpose of the Position:
To provide strategic leadership and oversight of the legal, governance, ethics, compliance, risk and regulatory functions of the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA). The role ensures that the organisation operates within applicable legislative and governance frameworks, mitigates strategic and operational risks, safeguards organisational interests, strengthens institutional integrity, and enables innovation and commercialisation activities through sound legal and compliance advisory services.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- LLB Degree or equivalent qualification and a post-graduate certificate in, Compliance Management, Corporate Governance or Business Administration
- Admitted Attorney
- 8 – 10 years’ post admission experience in a Commercial law environment;
- Experience in negotiating and drafting contracts;
- Experience in Legal research and drafting of opinions;
- Experience in leading negotiations on complex, high value agreements;
- Experience in conducting and / or co-ordinating due diligence investigations;
- At least 10 years ’ experience at a senior management level;
- Experience within a public entity, development finance institution, innovation agency, or regulatory environment.
- Strong leadership capabilities are key to optimising the performance of the Business Unit and building credibility across the organisation;
- Demonstrated experience in corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience engaging with Boards and Executive Committees.
- Experience supporting commercialization and technology-related transactions.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant corporate governance and risk management legislation, codes and regulatory requirements that may impact TIA’s operations; and
- A broad understanding of the financial services / investment industry would be advantageous.
Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Perspective
- Manage legal, compliance, and risk management costs effectively
- Manage and report on performance against budget on a monthly basis;
- Reduce financial exposure arising from legal and compliance matters
- Strengthen compliance controls and ethics management
- Ensure effective financial governance compliance
Stakeholder Relationship
- Identify, build and nurture trust and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Interact closely with the CEO, Executive Management, Board, Government officials, the public and other stakeholders in maintaining positive relationships for the organisation;
- Engage with industry stakeholders to position the organisation strategically.
- Influence stakeholder behaviour to align with organisational risk appetite and compliance standards.
- Ensure timely legal opinions and contract reviews
- Promote ethical leadership and governance compliance
- Manage relationships with regulators and oversight bodies
Strategic Management
- Contribute to the development and drive the implementation of the organisation’s Five –Year strategic plans, vision and goals;
- Develop an annual operational plan and set clear direction and objectives for the Business Unit;
- Define, drive and report on performance of the Business Unit;
- Drive a culture of professionalism, delivery, efficiency and urgency in the organisation;
Operations Management
- Oversee all operational and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy of the organisation;
- Follow operational procedures, policies and standards;
- Develop and implement work plans to guide the implementation of projects;
- Ensure communication, knowledge sharing and interdependence across Business Units to maximise efficiency in the organisation;
- Apply forward-thinking to re-imagine organisational processes in line with client requirements to create value within specified time periods;
- Oversee contract drafting, negotiation, and management
- Assist in producing reports that clearly explain key due diligence findings (as it relates to legal matters) and recommendations to the client, ensuring compliance with organisation standards, frameworks and policies;
- Manage risks to the Agency and Investee by adhering to the risk management policies and procedures and ensuring significant risks are identified;
- Perform detailed analyses to evaluate potential deal breakers and/or contract negotiating points;
- Review and ensure that all TIA legal instruments/commitments are legally compliant;
- Ensure that contract management is integrated into the various TIA systems and tools
Governance and Management Reporting
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the performance of the Business Unit;
- Conduct risk assessment and update risk matrix for the Business Unit as well as for each Investment application. Submit monthly and quarterly risk reports;
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the performance of the Business Unit;
- Participate in feedback sessions with the Department of Science Technology and Innovation;
- Oversee annual audit exercises and prepare responses to close audit findings;
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation as required;
Learning and Growth
- Initiate change initiatives required to enhance the Business Unit’s effectiveness;
- Ensure general discipline and compliance in the areas of responsibility and ensure corrective action is taken on all misconduct incidents
- Develop legal and compliance capabilities within the team
- Coach and mentor people to achieve higher performance;
- Ensure adherence to all HR policies, procedures and requirements to ensure sound people practices;
Ethics, Risks and Compliance
- Promote a culture of integrity and accountability
- Strengthen organisational compliance awareness
- Develop and implement a risk-based compliance monitoring plan, maintain compliance obligations register, report material compliance gaps and track corrective actions
- Coordinate declarations of interests, gifts and hospitality; assess potential conflicts involving staff, governance structures and funding decisions; monitor implementation of agreed mitigation measures
- Oversee confidential ethics reporting mechanisms; ensure reported concerns are assessed and referred for appropriate investigation; monitor case progress and implementation of recommendations, in coordination with responsible functions
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.
PORTFOLIO MANAGER COMMERCIALISATION: ENERGY
Details
Closing Date
2026/11/16
Reference Number
TIA261030-1
Job Title
Portfolio Manager Commercialisation: Energy
Job Type Classification
Permanent
Location - Town / City
Pretoria
Location - Province
Gauteng
Location - Country
South Africa
Job Advert Summary
To facilitate and leverage commercialisation enablement of successful technology innovations, licenses, products, and companies through the TIA investment funding instruments. The role further strives to create systems and network connections to ensure a seamless technology commercialization for innovators from idea through license, product, or creation of sustainable businesses.
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.
The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Minimum Requirements
Qualification
- Bachelors or Post graduate degree in Electrical Engineering,Science,or other related qualification
- A qualification in Accounting or Finance will be an added advantage
- Ideal: MBA or related post graduate business management qualification
Work Experience
- Three (3) – Five (5) years Investment commercialisation experience and Portfolio management
- Three (3)- Five (5) years Electrical/ Energy experience
- Previous exposure in managing a business or SMME would be an added advantage.
- Proven track record in originating, structuring transactions including restructuring and undertaking valuations
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of Technology innovation development trends in relevant industries,
- PFMA
- Investment management trends for technology development
- Financial Modelling
- Enterprise development
- Enterprise commercialisation
- Pre and Post Investment management
- Enterprise commercialisation
- Entrepreneurial skills
- Communication Skills
- Intra and Interpersonal relationship skills
Duties and Responsibilities
Financial management and revenue growth
- Monitor and track post investment activities and products commercialised for TIA ROI.
- Monitor and support investment budgets and the timeous disbursement of commercialisation related funding to ensure optimal operation of investments.
- Responsible facilitate access to internal TIA funding instruments and the applicability thereof.
- Facilitate access to capital
- Identify new funding opportunities and ensure that additional income is raised from third party investors, in line with strategic objectives.
- Manage repayment obligations that projects have to TIA (Equity and royalties, investments, and loans).
Stakeholder management and thought leadership
- Create systems and network connections for seamless technology commercialization for innovators from idea through license, product, or creation of sustainable businesses.
- Participate in cross functional teams for operational efficiency
Governance and compliance
- Ensure that strict adherence to all relevant policies and frameworks is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance to all TIA systems (fund management, performance management, HR, finance, Stakeholder information, etc.) is maintained.
- Responsible for ensuring that all portfolio audit matters are resolved in line with policies and procedures.
- Provide knowledge and application of technology innovation commercialisation trends locally and globally
- Define commercialisation roadmap for recommended applications for investment monitoring and support.
- Initiate and support integration with IP from other sources
- Provide instruction, coaching, inspiration, and subject matter expertise to SMME’s, innovators, and project team members connected to TIA
- Provide guidance across a range of topics including technology management, value proposition and business model development in the interest of securing successful technology innovation projects.
- Develop and manage networks of people and resources to support leaders with policy and strategy development regarding technology development.
- Assist in creating functional plans, relationships and connections that are instrumental in transforming the innovation culture such as facilitating access to resources and shepherding innovations and projects toward commercialization.
- Coordinate and manage a team of experts for successful project delivery by including initial assessments and evaluations of those involved.
- Provide application assessment, evaluation and conduct commercialisation Due Diligence. Assist applicants with building a fundable opportunity and to assess Investment opportunities.
- Provide inputs on the initial commercial and technological feasibility of proposed projects.
- Assess and interpret reports by experts
Innovation Funding and Pre Commercialisation Support-
- Provide support and assistance to projects to achieve their milestones.
- Conduct pro-active identification of project risks and portfolio opportunities, together with project teams.
- Ensure that all aspects of the project life cycle from sourcing to exit are efficiently managed.
- Facilitate Commercialisation enablement of TIA projects/investments.
- Build a pipeline of investment opportunities for the strategic technology areas.
- Responsible for conducting portfolio analyses across sectors and making recommendations.
Post Investment Management and Support
- Responsible for conducting portfolio analyses across sectors and making recommendations.
- Facilitate the actual Commercialisation process (innovations, licenses, products) in line with policies and procedures.
- Create a glass pipeline view of all approved projects in preparation for commercialisation and engagement with other parties to enable commercialisation.
- Responsible for facilitating access to the internal TIA Fund as per policies and procedures.
- Create and facilitate a Soft-Landing Programme for internalization (including mentorship, etc.) in conjunction with international partnerships.
Investment workout and restructuring
- Identify exit opportunities as well as conversion of funding instruments within the portfolio
- Conduct valuations aligned with International Standards on Valuations
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.
