Portfolio Manager: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Technology Innovation Agency

Job Purpose

• To develop and manage a portfolio of (ICT) innovation projects through the relevant technology readiness levels (TRL) towards commercialisation.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualification:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / AI / Software Engineering or similar.
• Business related qualification will be an added advantage.
• A Masters degree in Engineering will be an added advantage

Work Experience:

• Three (3)- Five (5)  years of experience in management or commercialization of ICT innovation.
• Three (3)- Five (5) years of experience in an ICT research, development and innovation environment

Job Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of technology development and innovation investment trends in the ICT industry
• Knowledge of PFMA
• Knowledge of support systems for early technology.

Behavioural Competencies:

• 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.
• Ensure that an effective ecosystem 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
• 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 

Learning and Growth

• 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

Deadline:28th May,2026