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 skillsAnalytical 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)