Jasiri Talent Investor Program Lead - Cape Town at Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit and lead the program team, collaborate with marketing, monitoring and evaluation, and program design teams.
• Recruitment & Selection: Spearhead the recruitment and selection processes for exceptional candidates for our Talent Investor and follow on acceleration programs, ensuring decisions are well-informed and data-driven. Our model depends on exceptional talent moving through a process that takes them from pre-idea, to finding a co-founder and launching a venture.
• Program Execution: Manage the online Jasiri JumpStart and the in person Residential Intensive program to prepare and propel entrepreneurs towards venture creation. Ensure all logistics are perfectly aligned for optimal learning and community building. Take on the delivery of program sessions where relevant.
• Venture Creation: Lead teams through the venture creation phase, focusing on pursuing product-market fit and attracting investment.
• Reporting: Report to a range of stakeholders on program execution and venture progress leveraging existing systems and processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison for entrepreneurs, manage a talented pool of facilitators, coaches, and service providers, ensuring everyone is perfectly synchronized for peak program performance.

Experience and Qualifications

Experience:

• 5 - 8 years proven experience in program management, specifically in entrepreneurship development.
• A proven track record of motivating entrepreneurs and enhancing their capacities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies, Entrepreneurship, Social Studies, or related fields.

Competencies

Skills & Competencies: 

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• An analytical thinker with a detail-oriented approach and the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Must embody AGGP's values and demonstrate them in daily interactions.