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Coordinator: Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP)

Closing Date
2026/05/29
Reference Number
TIA260514-1
Job Title Coordinator: Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP)
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 Technology Innovation 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.

The Coordinator (GCIP) will be responsible to enable effective investment management processes, smooth budgeting processes, timeous knowledge transfer through the correct channels, all of which will ensure a comprehensive and continued support service to internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

Three (3) years’ (Science or Engineering qualification) or relevant certification (e.g. ICASA SA), Business/Economic/Finance/Management.
Four 4-years’ tertiary qualification/ B Degree in Science or Engineering) plus a Project Management/Prince II associate certification will be an added advantage.
Experience

Three (3) years’ experience in project management and/or administration /financial management.
Five (5) years’ experience in project management and/or administration will be an added advantage.
Technical Skills

Project and Investment Management Skills.
Advanced computer literacy skills.
Analytical and interpretation skills.
Financial Management Skills.
Ability to use different communication/meeting platforms.
Duties and Responsibilities
Internal Processes

Perform initial pre-screening evaluations on new applications and issue a feedback report with recommended actions to the Head of the Business Unit for review.
Coordinate and schedule meetings with Internal and External Stakeholders as required, and also ensure all travel arrangements are coordinated, verified and finalized. This includes external experts.
Accompany portfolio/programme managers to on-site meetings to assist with minute taking and follow-up on matters arising.
Ensure proper records management for the Business Unit in compliance with the TIA file plan and records management policy and procedures
Collate reports of external experts and present to the Portfolio of Programme Manager, or Unit Head as required.
Process signature of contracts, and liaise with Legal and Finance departments to ensure contracts are complete. Prepare disbursement packs for sign-of. Ensure that disbursements take place in specified timeframes.
Update investments dashboards with the statement of progress during the Investment review phase.
Assist with ensuring effective business processes are in place to coordinate activities in unit.
Capture and update investment information systems to enable investment management and reporting.
Collect and collate information to compile relevant reports (Coordination and completion of Unit monthly reports).
Procure technical and market reports and intelligence required by Portfolio and Programme Managers for the purposes of due diligence and allied evaluations.
Ensure adherence to all relevant policies, procedures and frameworks.
Compliance with all TIA systems (GMS, ERS, Performance Management, HR, Finance, Stakeholder information (CRM), fund management, reporting) is achieved.
Collate and facilitate process reviews, internal audits and external audits by liaising with the team to submit information by the agreed deadlines.
Stakeholder Relationship

Ensure that Internal and external customers are aware of units offerings, mandate and keep abreast with the unit’s focus areas.
Attend to cases on the CRM system and allocate to the correct Portfolio/Programme Manager within 48 hours. Ensure that progress on cases is updated and resolved appropriately. Report outstanding cases to the relevant Heads and Executives on a weekly basis.
Enable the unit to engage effectively with Stakeholders and client. Arrange workshops with stakeholders as and when required.
Keep a register from all Stakeholders on the impact achieved from TIA investments. (Demographic analysis, Geographic analysis, PDI, Women, Youth).
Collect and collate investment or project marketing material for the marketing and Communications Unit.
Financial Perspective

Ensure that the investment/portfolio budgets and expenditure are effectively updated and monitored, so that all people in the unit have updated information with regards to the budget.
Draft, capture, track, monitor and report on Unit’s operational budget (Reconciliation with BI System) to the Head.
Learning and Growth

KPA’s are understood and achieved as agreed upon in the Performance agreement.
Review performance against agreed performance standards.
Live the values and culture of TIA.
Identify and implement development opportunities to ensure continuous improvement of work effectiveness and efficiency, aligned to Portfolio Manager or Programme Manager career ladder agreed with Head.

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Portfolio Manager: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Closing Date
2026/05/28
Reference Number
TIA260512-1
Job Title Portfolio Manager: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Job Type Classification Contract
Location – Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Advert Summary
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.

Job Purpose

To develop and manage a portfolio of (ICT) innovation projects through the relevant technology readiness levels (TRL) towards commercialisation.

Minimum Requirements
Qualification:

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / AI / Software Engineering or similar.
Business related qualification will be an added advantage.
A Masters degree in Engineering will be an added advantage
Work Experience:

Three (3)- Five (5) years of experience in management or commercialization of ICT innovation.
Three (3)- Five (5) years of experience in an ICT research, development and innovation environment
Job Knowledge:

Good knowledge of technology development and innovation investment trends in the ICT industry
Knowledge of PFMA
Knowledge of support systems for early technology.
Behavioural Competencies:

Devotion to quality
Dutifulness
Innovating
Negotiating
Client focus
Presentation and facilitation skills
Performing under pressure
Teamwork
Integrity
Innovating
Decisiveness

Duties and Responsibilities
Financial management and revenue growth

Assist the head to develop divisional budgets and forecasts for Exco and Board approval.
Monitor and track performance against budget (operations and projects).
Manage and monitor the timeous disbursement of funding to ensure optimal operation of technology and innovation projects.
Ensure that new funding opportunities are identified and additional income was raised from third party investors.
Manage projects repayment obligations to TIA (Equity and royalties, investments and loans).
Stakeholder management and thought leadership

Provide input into the formulation of a Stakeholder relationship strategy specific to the STA.
Ensure that an effective ecosystem is built around the portfolio including key stakeholder relations.
Participate in events, meetings, workshops and conferences by giving input, availing skill, competency and expertise.
Participation should result in positive input, impact and giving direction in the NSI.
Governance, compliance and reporting

Ensure that adherence to all relevant policies and frameworks is maintained.
Ensure that compliance to all TIA systems
Ensure that all portfolio audit matters are resolved and agreed turnaround times on key business processes are achieved.
Ensure that project information is accurately and completely recorded on the fund management system.
Ensure timeous and accurate reporting as per requirements
Innovation Funding and Pre Commercialisation Support

Assist applicants with building a fundable opportunity and to assess Investment opportunities.
Provide support and assistance to projects to achieve their milestones.
Pro-actively identify project risks and portfolio opportunities, together with project teams.
Perform technical due diligence of TIA projects and programs.
Ensure that all aspects of the project life cycle from sourcing to exit are efficiently managed.
Facilitate Commercialisation of TIA projects/investments. Build a pipeline of investment opportunities for the strategic technology areas.
Perform client-centric and value adding project management of TIA projects/investments.
Process adherence and improvement
Learning and Growth

Ensure that KPAs are understood and achieved as agreed upon in the Performance agreement.
Review performance against agreed performance standards.
Live the values and culture of TIA. Identify and implement development opportunities to ensure continuous improvement of work effectiveness and efficiency.

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Paralegal

Closing Date
2026/05/28
Reference Number
TIA260511-1
Job Title Paralegal
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 Technology Innovation 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.

Job Purpose:

To provide an administrative support and capability to Legal Services Business Unit (BU) to ensure that it functions optimally in providing legal support to the TIA business.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

Matric (Grade 12) – essential.
Minimum three (3) year Diploma in Paralegal Studies (NQF 6) or a Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies (NQF 5).
Diploma or Degree in Legal Studies, Secretarial or Administrative Studies, or related qualification.
LLB will be an added advantageous.
Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience as a legal secretary, paralegal or equivalent role.
Experience in providing administrative, research and investigative support within a legal environment.
Experience in file management (digital and physical), document preparation and coordination of legal processes.
Experience supporting legal professionals or executive management.
Exposure to governance, risk, and compliance processes.
Exposure to litigation support, legal research and regulatory compliance.
Technical Competencies

Demonstrate strong client focus.
Analysing and forming opinion.
Assertiveness.
Initiative.
Excellent writing skills – English.
At least intermediate MS Office package competency.
Behavioural Competencies

Ethical conduct and professional integrity.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Perspective

Engaging Financial BU and ensure that the project/portfolio budgets and expenditure are effectively updated and monitored, so that all people in the BU have updated information with regards to the budget.
Capture, track, monitor and report on Unit’s operational budge
Stakeholder Relationship

Internal customers are aware of BU’s service offerings.
BU engages effectively with their stakeholders and clients, assisting with queries, etc.
Internal Processes

Assist the Head: Legal Services to achieve tasks by, amongst others, managing his/her calendar.
Ensure that the BU has kept accurate and up to date records and is administratively sound and compliant with ISO 9001 record-keeping requirements.
Assist with conducting research for legal opinions, e.g. sourcing relevant legislation, case law, internal policies/procedures, etc.
Perform administrative work such as receiving instructions and recording it on the workflow register.
Assisting the Head: Legal Services to ascertain that there is an even distribution of work, opening electronic files, arranging travel and updating the Contracts Register.
Drafting and handling of routine legal documents such as agreements, reports and general correspondence.
Learning and Growth

Proactively identify continual improvement strategies.
Monitor agreed quality initiatives ensuring that they are aligned to business processes and delivered as agreed.

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