Switchboard : +27 (0) 12 472 2700 General Manager: Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Relations Details
Closing Date 2024/07/03
Reference Number TIA240619-1
Job Title General Manager: Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Relations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa
Job Advert Summary The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an initiative of the Department of Science and Innovation, has a mandate to enable and support technology innovations across all sectors of the economy in order to achieve socio-economic benefits for South-Africa and to enhance its global competitiveness.
TIA is a public entity with the aim of enhancing the country's capacity to translate a greater proportion of local research and development from higher education institutions, science councils, public entities and private research institutions into commercial technology products and services.
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.
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.
Purpose of the Position: To promote increased collaboration and partnerships to advance the organisation's strategic priorities through third-party funding. In doing so, the job incumbent will be expected to lead and coordinate fund-raising activities and drive strategic positioning of the Technology Innovation Agency nationally and internationally.
Qualifications Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences/Economics/International Relations or related fields (NQF Level 8)Master's Qualification will be an added advantage.Experience Ten (10) years' experience in a business development management or stakeholder relations position.At least 5 years proven experience in a senior management position with responsibility for strategy development and implementation as well as people and financial management.Experience in engaging senior stakeholders at Executive and Board level.Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of corporate governance and corporate relations managementFinancial budgeting and reportingReport writing skillsRelationship building Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Management Identify, build and nurture trust and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Lead conversations with industry around issues and specialisation. Act as an industry expert.Interact closely with CEO, EXCO, Board, government officials, the public and other stakeholders in maintaining positive relationships for the organisation.Engage with industry stakeholders to position the organisation strategically.Operations Management Responsible for the development and implementation or work plans to guide the implementation of projects.Ensure communication, knowledge sharing and interdependence across divisions 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 periodsMake use of analytics for decision-making and forecasting purposes.Approve the costing of projects in line with delegation of authority.Understand and define the key requirements to take initiative to market.Oversee due diligence on applications before approval and during execution. Interact with external parties and internal parties for applications and input on active projects.Oversee project management including review and project reporting, pre-approval, on-going progress reporting and close out.Determine the appropriate next stage to follow on projects and pro-actively engage with appropriate sponsors to socialise the projects and attract next stage funding and keep momentum of project going.Oversee negotiation of contracts with stakeholders.Drive implementation of technology on projects/programmes if appropriate.Financial Management Responsible for the preparation and presentation of the annual budget for investment divisions in line with the PFMA.Ensure the financial focus is aligned to the strategy of the organisation.Obtain approval for multi-year disbursement targets.Make decisions around how and where awarded money is spent.Monitor and advise staff on achieving disbursement targets.Procure, manage and supervise third- party contractors or service providers.Critical review of the monthly reporting and analyse and investigate and / or action all areas of discrepancy.Monitor and evaluate all projects to ensure success completion within agreed parameters.Proactively investigate and action any items of over expenditure.Oversee risk and compliance for the division and raise any areas of concern.Raise additional fundingGovernance, Risk Management and Management Reporting Consolidate, approve and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the performance of all divisions.Participate in quarterly feedback sessions with the Department of Science and Technology.Conduct risk assessment and update risk matrix for the Department. Submit monthly and quarterly risk reports.Oversee annual audit exercises and prepare responses to close audit findings.Ensure compliance with applicable legislation as required.Ensure compliance with regards to the implementation of policies and procedures.Proactively identify and address internal and external challenges to protect the organisation.Quality Ensure alignment of all work processes to the required quality standards.Proactively identify continual improvement strategies.Monitor agreed quality initiatives ensuring that they are aligned to business processes and delivered as agreed.People Management Initiate change initiatives required to enhance the division's effectivenessResponsible for developing a succession plan for all key roles in the division.Ensure talent is retained within divisions through people management processes.Create a supportive learning environment.Set annual performance contracts for individuals and ensure performance management is conducted as per policy.Ensure general discipline and compliance in the areas of responsibility and ensure corrective action is taken on all misconduct incidents.Ensure adherence to all HR policies, procedures and requirements to ensure sound people practices. 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.
TIA is a national public entity that serves as the key institutional intervention to bridge the innovation chasm between research and development from higher education institutions, science councils, public entities, and private sector, and commercialisation.
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