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Portfolio Manager: Natural Resources
Closing Date
2025/12/15
Reference Number
TIA251128-1
Job Title Portfolio Manager: Natural Resources
Job Type Classification Permanent
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 (Natural Resources) innovation projects through the relevant technology readiness levels (TRL) towards commercialisation
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/ Mining/ Environmental Engineering or equivalent
Business related qualification will be an added advantage
A Masters degree in Engineering will be an added advantage
3-5 years of experience in a Natural Resources development and innovation environment
Strong Mining, Circular economy and water experience
Good knowledge of technology development and innovation investment trends in the NR industry
Knowledge of PFMA
Knowledge of support systems for early technology
Devotion to quality
Dutifulness
Innovating
Negotiating
Client focus
Presentation and facilitation skills
Performing under pressure
Team work
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.
In collaboration with SSRC, ensure that credible success stories are published.
Ensure that an effective eco system 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 (fund management, performance management, HR, finance, Stakeholder information, etc.) is maintained.
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 –
Process adherence and improvement
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.
Ensure that departmental Information systems and tools are optimally utilized to execute core tasks
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Head: Information and Communication Technology
Closing Date
2025/12/05
Reference Number
TIA240904-1
Job Title Head: Information and Communication Technology
Job Type Classification Permanent
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 endeavor 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.TIA endeavours to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of the Employment Equity Act, 1998.
Purpose: Develop, implement and manage strategic and business plans for the strategic technology areas of TIA. Lead and manage TIA strategic technologies portfolios with special reference to Technology development funding and pre commercialisation support.
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)
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Portfolio Manager: Natural Resources
Closing Date
2025/12/08
Reference Number
TIA240514-1
Job Title Portfolio Manager: Natural Resources
Job Type Classification Permanent
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.
The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Job Purpose:
To develop and manage a portfolio of (Natural Resources) innovation projects through the relevant technology readiness levels (TRL) towards Commercialisation.
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/ Mining/ Environmental Engineering or equivalent
Business related qualification will be an added advantage
A Masters degree in Engineering will be an added advantage
Three (3) – Five (5) years of experience in a Natural Resources research, development and innovation environment
Two (2) – Three (3) years experience in Climate Change, Circular economy, Green Technologies and low carbon economy
Experience in water projects will be an added advantage
Good knowledge of technology development and innovation investment trends in the NR industry
Knowledge of PFMA
Knowledge of support systems for early technology
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.
In collaboration with SSRC, ensure that credible success stories are published.
Ensure that an effective eco system 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 (fund management, performance management, HR, finance, Stakeholder information, etc.) is maintained.
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 –
Process adherence and improvement
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.
Ensure that departmental Information systems and tools are optimally utilized to execute core tasks
Click here to apply
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