Acting Head: Finance at Technology Innovation Agency

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications:

• A Chartered Accounted with 8 to 10 years broad-based financial management and auditing experience (post articles)

Work Experience:

• 5 to 8 years’ experience in group accounting (Consolidations and equity accounting of Subsidiaries and Associates).
• 5-8 years’ experience in impairments and valuation of investments.
• 5 years’ experience in a senior management capacity.
• 5 years’ experience in the management of the external audit process.
• 5-8 years’ experience in the application of the Public Finance Management Act
• Knowledge of Technology development trends in relevant industries
• Knowledge of Investment trends for technology development
• Knowledge of Financial and non-financial support trends for technology development

Duties and Responsibilities    
Strategic Management

• Develop annual Budget aligned with the TIA Annual Performance Plan, in collaboration with all Divisions.

Stakeholder Relations Planning

• Arrange and facilitate events, meetings, workshops and conferences. Provide input, competency and expertise where required;
• Develop and maintain a Stakeholders database for key Stakeholders.
• Conduct an annual Stakeholder Relations Survey and ensure recommendations are discussed with Management and implemented where possible.

Operations Management

• Facilitate the divisional budgeting process, review and allocate according to resources available. Present a consolidated divisional budget to EXCO and prepare annual budget submission to Board
• Prepare and submit annual ENE database in line with TIA’s strategy to Department of Science and Technology (DST) and National Treasury
• Compile and actively manage a risk register for the Business Unit to mitigate potential future risks to the organisation;
• Manage the human resources, processes and systems of the Business Unit to create operational efficiency; and
• Prepare management monthly cash forecasts based on trends analysis in expenditure
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly management accounts that highlights actual results compared to budget for divisions
• Prepare Annual Financial statements of TIA and the Group for submission to the external auditors, EXCO and the Board
• Review monthly reconciliation of GL accounts, reconciling sub-ledgers with the GL as well as to review the fixed asset accounts
• Obtain, analyse and account for financial results for group companies
• Compile and submit National Treasury templates for AFS and Quarterly reporting. Submitting these on time

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Legislation, e.g. PFMA and National Treasury Guidelines;
• Ensure compliance to all relevant Policies and Frameworks; and
• Ensure Compliance with TIA Standard Operating Procedures

People Management

• Prepare performance contracts for direct reports twice a year.
• Conduct performance reviews for direct reports twice a year.
• Prepare and sign-off Personal Development Plans for direct reports.
• Ensure key roles are staffed with appropriately experienced employees.
• Coach and mentor people to achieve higher performance.
• 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.
• Monitor staff morale and address any issues of concern.
• Inspire and motivate staff.

Deadline:22nd May,2026