Portfolio Manager: Indigenous Knowledge Systems(IKS) at Technology Innovation Agency

Finance

• Assist the head to develop divisional budgets and forecasts for EXCO and Board approval
• Monitor and track financial performance against budget (operations and projects)
• Manage and monitor the timeous disbursement of funding to ensure optimal operation of technology and innovation projects
• Identify new funding opportunities to raise and additional income from third party investors
• Manage repayment obligations that projects have to TIA (Equity and royalties, investments and loans)

Stakeholder Relations Plans

• Provide input into the formulation of a Stakeholder relationship strategy specific to the Indigenous Knowledge Systems business unit
• In collaboration with Marketing and Communications, 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, avail skill, competency and expertise. Participation should result positive input, impact and giving direction in the NSI.

Internal Processes

• 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
• Ensure that agreed turnaround times on key business processes are achieved
• Capture and record project information accurately and completely on the fund management system
• Ensure timeous and accurate reporting as per requirements
• 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 due diligence with a focus on financial as well as the technical aspects of TIA projects and programs
• Manage all aspects of the project life cycle from sourcing to exit efficiently
• Facilitate Commercialisation of TIA projects/investments
• Build a pipeline of investment opportunities for the Indigenous Knowledge Systems business unit
• Perform client-centric and value adding project management of TIA projects/investments

Governance and Compliance

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