Careers at Technology Innovation Agency

Job Advert Summary    

• To deliver a strategy aligned portfolio of successful technology innovation projects with plans to move from one TRL level to the next towards full commercialization

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications:

• A degree in Life Sciences
• Preferred: A Masters’s Degree in the Life Sciences, with emphasis in Human Health .
• An appropriate business qualification would be an advantage

Work Experience:

• 3 years experience within an innovation management environment
• Preferred: 3 years innovation management experience plus 2 years’ experience in a commercial or portfolio management context, with demonstrable experience in the ability to evaluate opportunities for funding recommendation

Duties and Responsibilities    
Finance

• 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.
• Identify new funding opportunities and raise additional income from third party investors.
• Manage repayment obligations by funded projects to TIA (equity and royalties, investments and loans)

Stakeholder Relations Plans

• Provide input into the formulation of a Stakeholder relationship strategy specific to the Business Unit.
• Develop or contribute to media publications on any aspect related to the role
• Build an effective eco system around the portfolio including key stakeholder relations.
• Participate in events, meetings, workshops and conferences by giving input, avail skill, competency and expertise. 

Internal Processes

• Adhere to all relevant policies and frameworks is maintained
• Comply with all TIA systems (fund management, performance management, HR, finance, Stakeholder information, etc.) is maintained
• Resolved all portfolio audit matters are
• Ensure that project information is accurately and completely recorded on the fund management system, or similar
• Ensure timeous and accurate reporting as per requirements
• Assist applicants with building a fundable opportunity and to assess investment opportunities
• Provides support and assistance to projects to achieve their milestones
• Pro-actively identify of project risks and portfolio opportunities, together with project teams
• Perform technical due diligence on TIA projects and programmes
• Efficiently managed all aspects of the project life cycle, from sourcing to exit
• Facilitate the commercialisation of TIA projects and investments
• Build a pipeline of investment opportunities for the strategic technology areas

Governance and Compliance

• Adhere to all governance and compliance policies and procedures of TIA
• 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
• Enter into a performance agreement with the organisation
• Achieve key performance targets as set in the performance agreement.
• Review own, Unit and Divisional performance against agreed performance standards
• Identify and implement development opportunities to ensure continuous improvement of work effectiveness and efficiency

Deadline:21st September,2026

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Job Purpose 

• Oversees the daily operations of a customer service center, ensuring customers receive efficient, professional, and high-quality support while meeting organisational performance goals.

Duration of Contract: Six (6) months.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications 

• A National Diploma in Business Administration, Customer Service or equivalent.
• Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Customer Service or equivalent.

Work Experience 

• A minimum of 5 years’ working experience within Call Centre Management/ Business Administration and Customer Relations Management
• Preferably 5-10 years’ working experience within Call Centre Management/Business Administration and Customer Relations Management.

Soft Skills 

• Leadership and people management
• Customer relationship Management
• Conflict resolution
• Performance management
• Data analysis and reporting
• Process improvement
• Workforce planning
• Coaching and mentoring
• Decision-making
• Time management 

Technical Skills 

• Project Management Skills
• Advanced computer literacy skills
• Analytical and interpretation skills
• Financial Management Skills
• SAGE CRM

Job Knowledge

• Customer Relationship management SOP
• PFMA
• Investment process management
• Financial and non-financial support
• Business process management

Duties and Responsibilities    
FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVE

Financial Management 

• Provide input and assistance in the preparation of the budgets and forecasts for the unit.
• Provide input in compiling the Monthly report on the budget spent for the unit. 

STAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVE 

Stakeholder Management 

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the customer service center.
• Provide proactive case resolution and first line support including responses to all logged cases before escalation to business.
• Troubleshoot all cases according to case type and severity for solution to be provided before escalation.
• Supervise, train, and develop customer service representatives and team leaders.
• Monitor service levels, productivity, quality standards, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Provide management reports based on the operations of the centre

INTERNAL PROCESSES 

Management of the Customer Service Centre

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the customer service center.
• Provide proactive case resolution and first line support including responses to all logged cases before escalation to business.
• Troubleshoot all cases according to case type and severity for solution to be provided before escalation.
• Supervise, train, and develop customer service representatives and team leaders.
• Monitor service levels, productivity, quality standards, and customer satisfaction metrics.

Governance and compliance 

• Comply with all TIA’s policies, frameworks, guidelines, and systems (performance management, HR, finance, Stakeholder information, CRM, fund management, reporting etc.)
• Adherence to all relevant policies and frameworks.
• Provide audit trail and risk mitigations employed for all cases logged.
• Manage the customer relationship management SOP and compliance.

Improved processes 

• Analyse performance reports and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with other BU’s to address customer concerns to improve customer experience.
• Continuous improvement of the SOP for effectiveness, flexibility and responsiveness to customers.

LEARNING AND GROWTH 

Performance Management

• KPA’s are understood and achieved as agreed upon in the Performance agreement.
• Review performance against agreed performance standards.
• Live the values and culture of TIA.

Competency development  

• Identify and implement development opportunities to ensure continuous improvement of work effectiveness and efficiency.

Deadline:18th September,2026

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Job Advert Summary    

• The primary purpose of a Project Manager is to ensure that the project is successfully delivered in line with defined objectives, within scope, on time, and within budget, while meeting quality and governance requirements.

Duration of Contract: Six (6) months.
Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications:

• National Diploma in Project/Programme Management
• Bachelor’s degree in Project/Programme Management will be an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• 10 Years’ experience in Project Management
• 10-15 Years’ experience in Project Management will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Financial

• Manage the project budget to deliver the milestones in accordance with the approved budget
• Develop and manage project budgets
• Monitor expenditure and control costs
• Ensure financial accountability and value for money

Stakeholder

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones
• Identify resource requirements and project dependencies
• Identify key stakeholders and define engagement strategies
• Communicate regularly on project progress and challenges
• Manage expectations and secure stakeholder buy-in
• Clearly define and control project scope
• Manage scope changes through formal change control processes
• Prevent scope creep and ensure alignment with original objectives
• Manage service providers’ performance
• Ensure contractual obligations are met

Internal Processes

• Develop and maintain project timelines
• Track progress against milestones and deadlines
• Take corrective action to address delays
• Ensure adherence to organisational policies and regulatory requirements
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails
• Report to governance structures (e.g. Project team and Steercom)
• Identify, assess, and document project risks
• Develop mitigation and contingency plans
• Actively manage and resolve issues as they arise
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams
• Assign tasks and monitor performance
• Foster collaboration and accountability

Learning and Growth

• Ensure deliverables meet defined quality standards
• Perform reviews and validations
• Track project performance using KPIs and metrics
• Prepare status reports for management and stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement and change management

Deadline:18th September,2026

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Job Purpose:

• To provide executive leadership and strategic oversight of TIA’s investment management, portfolio strategy, funding instruments and investment risk functions. The role leads the development and execution of long-term investment strategies that position TIA as a dynamic, intelligence-driven national innovation agency, and strategic investment partner within the National System of Innovation.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Investment Management, Business Management, Economics, Commercialisation, Engineering, Science, Technology or a related field.
• Professional certification or advanced training in investment management, corporate finance, venture capital, development finance, portfolio management or innovation commercialisation.

Experience

• Total 15 years working experience on senior management level within an institutional funding environment.
• Proven experience in managing investment portfolios, funding instruments, due diligence, risk management and stakeholder partnerships.
• Total 15 years executive-level experience in a technology development, innovation, development finance, venture capital, public sector funding or National System of Innovation environment of which 8+ years must be at EXCO / General Manager level.
• Proven experience in blended finance, co-investment models, Fund-of-Funds mechanisms, commercialisation support, portfolio optimisation

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Public sector investment governance and PFMA requirements.
• Investment funding instruments, portfolio management and risk oversight.
• Blended finance, co-investment, Fund-of-Funds and development finance models.
• Commercialisation pathways, technology readiness and innovation scaling.
• Intellectual property, technology transfer and market adoption considerations.
• Due diligence, investment appraisal, IRR, ROI and impact assessment.
• Strategic judgement.
• Executive presence and influence.
• Accountability and ethical leadership.
• Analytical and systems thinking.
• Investment strategy development.
• Portfolio management and optimisation.
• Due diligence and investment appraisal.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Financial Perspective

• Partner with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure alignment between investment funding decisions, financial controls, reporting requirements and audit outcomes.
• Oversee the allocation, utilisation and monitoring of investment funds to ensure alignment with approved portfolio priorities, funding instruments and strategic outcomes.
• Drive the design and implementation of blended finance, co-investment and Fund of Funds mechanisms to leverage public and private sector capital.
• Monitor investment expenditure, commitments and disbursements against approved budgets, delegations of authority and PFMA requirements.
• Ensure that investment decisions are supported by sound due diligence, financial analysis, risk assessment and expected impact.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and manage strategic relationships with investors, funders, government departments, development finance institutions, industry partners, universities, science councils and other NSI stakeholders.
• Position TIA as a credible innovation investment partner and curator of high-impact innovation opportunities.
• Represent TIA in relevant investment, innovation, commercialisation and technology development forums.
• Provide strategic advice on emerging investor expectations, market trends, stakeholder priorities and partnership opportunities.

Internal Processes

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of TIA’s investment management framework, portfolio governance model and investment decision-making processes.
• Ensure that investment pipeline development, screening, due diligence, approval, contracting, monitoring, reporting and exit processes.
• Oversee portfolio segmentation, Prioritisation and optimisation to support strategic impact, commercialisation readiness and financial sustainability.
• Define investment risk appetite, risk assessment criteria and mitigation measures.
• Strengthen evidence-based investment decision-making through improved market intelligence, portfolio analytics, impact measurement and performance reporting.
• Ensure alignment between investment management, commercialisation support, intellectual property assessment, business support and NSI curation functions.
• Define TIA’s short-, medium- and long-term investment priorities in line with the Decadal Plan, APP and national innovation priorities.
• Identify emerging sectors, technologies, market opportunities and funding gaps that require investment intervention.
• Support integrated organisational planning by aligning investment strategy with innovation, commercialisation, financial strategies.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of funded investments to assess financial performance, commercialisation progress, technology development milestones and socio-economic impact.
• Identify underperforming investments and recommend corrective actions, additional support, restructuring or exit strategies.
• Improve operational efficiencies of technology development and commercialisation portfolio.

Learning and Growth

• Ensure KPAs are understood and achieved as agreed upon in the performance agreements for each division.
• Ensure reviews of performance against agreed performance standards
• Live the values and culture of TIA.
• Communicate and implement development opportunities to ensure continuous improvement of work effectiveness and efficiency.
• Identify, manage and coordinate the implementation of knowledge systems, tools and initiatives to improve the performance TIA.
• Integrated information systems and tools are optimally utilized to execute core tasks. 

Deadline:22nd September,2026

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Job Purpose: 

• To lead and strengthen TIA’s commercialisation enablement function by driving the transition of TRL 7–9 technologies to sustainable market entry. The role ensures measurable commercial outcomes, industry adoption, venture creation, scaling, and socio-economic impact, through implementation of the Commercialisation Enablement Strategy, the Venture Builder Programme, market access initiatives, and post-investment management.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualification

• A Post- graduate degree (NQF 8) in Business, Finance, Economics or Engineering.
• Preferably a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Commercial Law, Innovation Management, or related field (MBA advantageous).

Experience 

• 10 -12 years’ experience in technology commercialisation, venture funding, investment structuring, or business development.
• 10 years executive/Snr leadership experience.
• Experience in public sector funding or innovation agency environment.
• Proven track record in structuring and closing commercial deals.
• 10 years Senior experience in commercialisation, venture development or investment.
• Experience in structuring licensing deals, equity exits, royalty models, strategic partnerships, and scaling high-growth ventures.
• Proven venture builder or accelerator experience.

Soft Skills 

• Strategic thinking/Executive Presence
• Change Management and Adaptability
• Emotional Intelligence
• Result orientation and accountability

Technical Skills 

• Investment Structuring
• Negotiation Authority
• Financial Modelling
• Market and Industry Analysis
• Portfolio Performance Management
• Enterprise Development and Scaling

Job Knowledge 

• Engage Corporates, DFIs, Venture Capital, and international markets
• Digital commercialisation 
• Platform-based market access, CRM responsiveness
• Data-driven pipeline management
• AI-assisted investor matching

COMPETENCIES

Technical Competencies

• Innovation portfolio management
• Commercialisation & business modelling
• Digital transformation strategy
• R&D management
• Strategic partnerships

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Change leadership
• Stakeholder influence
• Risk-taking and calculated decision-making
• Collaboration & systems thinking

KEY RELATIONSHIP INTERFACES

Internal Relationships

• CEO / Executive Management
• Technology Development / R&D Teams
• Investment / Finance Teams
• Legal and IP Team
• Portfolio / Venture Managers

External Relationships

• Industry Partners & Corporates
• Investors & Venture Capitalists
• Entrepreneurs / Founders / SMMEs
• Government & Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)
• Innovation & Technology Platforms / Networks

Duties and Responsibilities    
FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVE

Maximise return on innovation investment  

• Drive revenue generation from commercialised technologies.
• Facilitate private sector co-investment and funding leverage.
• Improve financial sustainability of supported enterprises.
• Optimise cost-efficiency in commercialisation support programmes.
• Structure financially sound licensing, equity, and royalty agreements.

Access to Finance

• Facilitate co investment and follow on funding.
• Support investor readiness of supported enterprises.
• Mobilise private and institutional capital.

STAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVE 

Strengthen industry uptake and ecosystem partnerships

• Build strategic partnerships with industry, corporates, investors, and venture capital.
• Facilitate market access and offtake agreements.
• CRM responsiveness.
• Represent TIA in commercialisation and innovation platforms.
• Build strategic partnerships with industry, corporates, investors, and venture capital.
• Strengthen collaboration with ecosystem stakeholders.

Market Access and Scaling

• Enable private, public and international market access.
• Support go-to-market strategies for supported enterprises.
• Facilitate participation in market platforms and industry programmes.

Beneficiary Support and Success

• Improve beneficiary (innovator/SMME) support experience.
• Support scaling and sustainability of supported enterprises. 

INTERNAL PROCESSES

Commercialisation Enablement Strategy

• Translate commercialisation strategy into programmes, instruments and partnerships.
• Monitor impact of commercialisation interventions.
• Refine interventions based on ecosystem feedback.

Commercialisation Pipeline Management

• Manage commercialisation pipeline from TRL completion to market.
• Monitor progress across commercialisation stages.
• Develop commercialisation plans for technologies.
• Track pipeline performance and delays.
• Maintain balanced technology portfolio.

Due Diligence & Risk Management

• Conduct commercial due diligence on projects.
• Perform risk assessments prior to investment approvals.
• Monitor risk mitigation implementation.
• Track commercial performance post-investment.
• Manage portfolio risk exposure.

Deal Structuring & Contracting Efficiency

• Structure commercial deals and agreements.
• Conclude commercial agreements within service timelines.
• Manage legal review processes.
• Standardise contracting processes.
• Monitor compliance with agreements.

Venture Builder Programme

• Design and operate the Venture Builder Programme.
• Support founder formation, governance and capital mobilisation.
• Provide venture development and scaling support.

Post Investment and Exit Management

• Manage portfolio restructuring and performance.
• Execute exit strategies and capital recycling.
• Track long-term sustainability of supported enterprises. 

LEARNING AND GROWTH

Build commercial capability and innovation culture

• Develop commercialisation and investment skills within the team.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration (Technology Development, Investment, Legal).
• Strengthen entrepreneurial mindset across supported entities.
• Drive knowledge sharing and ecosystem learning initiatives.
• Develop commercialisation and investment skills within the team.
• Improve employee engagement and retention.
• Strengthen organisational talent retention.

Deadline:24th September,2026

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Job Advert Summary    

• To lead the development and management of a balanced TRL 3–7 innovation portfolio that delivers market-relevant technologies, maximises return on innovation investments, and supports national priorities. The role ensures effective sourcing, de-risking, funding, and commercialization of technologies through strong governance, strategic partnerships, and efficient lifecycle management, while building internal capability and driving a high-performance innovation culture.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications:

• Postgraduate Degree (NQF Level 8) in Engineering, Information & Communication Technology, Science or Technology-related field, Innovation Management, Commercialisation / Technology Management

Work Experience:

• 10–12 years’ relevant experience in technology development, R&D, innovation funding, or commercialisation.
• At least 10 years in a senior management or executive leadership role, with demonstrated success in portfolio construction, technology scale-up, and leading multidisciplinary technical teams
• Proven experience managing technology portfolios across the innovation lifecycle (TRL 1–9).
• Experience in conducting technical and commercial due diligence.
• Experience over large innovation budgets, external delivery partners, and complex stakeholder ecosystems including universities, science councils, industry, and government.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management and financial oversight.
• Experience managing delivery via partners.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Financial Perspective

• Manage technology development portfolio within approved budgets.
• Ensure optimal allocation of funding across innovation pipeline stages.
• Drive commercialisation and revenue generation from developed technologies.
• Improve return on R&D and innovation investments.
• Leverage external funding and partnerships
• Manage divisional budget (OPEX & CAPEX) in line with PFMA and TIA Act.
• Optimise funding allocation across innovation pipeline (TRL 1–9).
• Increase commercialisation revenue (royalties, equity, repayments).
• Leverage co-funding and third-party investment.

Stakeholder Relationship

• Identify market needs and emerging technology trends.
• Support beneficiaries / innovators from concept to market readiness.
• Build strong partnerships with industry, academia, and entrepreneurs.
• Enhance stakeholder satisfaction and trust.
• Promote inclusive and sustainable innovation
• Manage relationships with innovators, academia, industry, and government.
• Ensure client satisfaction and innovation support effectiveness.
• Promote inclusive innovation and transformation objectives.

Internal Processes

• Oversee structured technology development lifecycle (TRL progression).
• Implement governance and stage-gate processes.
• Reduce time-to-market.
• Monitor project risks and ensure compliance.
• Improve operational efficiencies in project management.
• Proactively source innovation aligned to Decadal Plan priorities.
• Translate priorities into targeted calls and curated pipelines.
• Design and manage a balanced TRL 3–7 portfolio.
• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend adjustments.
• Oversee technical, regulatory and manufacturability assessments.
• Coordinate expert panels and specialist support.
• Support CIO in deal structuring and instrument selection.
• Ensure IP protection and early value optimisation.
• Oversee technical and commercial due diligence processes.
• Ensure effective innovation pipeline management (TRL framework).
• Improve disbursement efficiency and milestone monitoring.
• Strengthen risk management and audit compliance.
• Implement best practices in technology evaluation and commercialisation readiness.
• Design and manage delivery models using partners.
• Ensure performance, governance and compliance.
• Management of time-to-decision on funding
• Project Performance and Delivery Management
• Ensure smooth progression from TRL 3 to TRL 7 and handover to the General Manager: Commercialisation Enablement

Learning and Growth

• Develop technical and innovation competencies within the team.
• Future-Facing Technology and Innovation Capability Development
• Encourage knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration.
• Implement innovation methodologies (Design Thinking, Agile, Open Innovation).
• Support digital transformation and emerging technologies adoption.
• Strengthen leadership pipeline within the unit.

Deadline:24th September,2026

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Purpose of the Position:

• The primary purpose of a The General Manager (GM): Capacity Building & Inclusive Development is to provide strategic leadership in developing, managing, and scaling initiatives that strengthen human capital and inclusive participation within the National System of Innovation (NSI). The GM ensures that programmes advance South Africa’s innovation priorities, drive socio-economic transformation, and enable equitable access to skills, resources, and opportunities across the innovation value chain.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications

• Honour’s degree in Innovation Management, Human Capital Development, Education, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Innovation Management, Human Capital Development, Education, Social Sciences, or related field will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 5 –8 years’ experience in capacity building, inclusive development, or innovation programme management.
• 9 plus years’ experience in capacity building, inclusive development, or innovation programme management.
• Proven experience in leadership roles with multi-stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in managing large-scale programmes and budgets, preferably within the NSI or innovation sector.

Knowledge and Skills

• National System of Innovation (NSI)
• Capacity Building and Human Capital Development
• Inclusive Development Principles and Frameworks
• Programme and Project Management
• Public Sector Governance and Regulatory Compliance
• Policy Analysis and Development
• Stakeholder and Ecosystem Management
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Reporting
• Financial Literacy and Resource Management
• Digital Transformation and Innovation Trends

Duties and Responsibilities    
Financial

 Financial Stewardship and Resource Mobilisation

• Lead the development and execution of a multi-year financial and resource strategy for the directorate, ensuring sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans in compliance with PFMA and organisational requirements.
• Secure co-funding and investment partnerships from public and private stakeholders, including donors, SETAs, corporates, and DFIs.
• Strengthen financial governance and value for money through robust controls, performance reporting, cost optimisation, funding development, and strategic financial planning and risk management.

Stakeholder and Partnership Management

• Build and sustain strategic relationships with key partners, including government departments, SETAs, universities, research councils, industry leaders, and international organisations.
• Advocate for TIA’s programmes and priorities in national, regional, and international forums to enhance visibility and influence.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships that mobilise resources and strengthen cross-sector collaboration.

Internal Processes

Strategic Leadership and Portfolio Integration

• Provide strategic leadership across capacity building, local innovation, and transformation portfolios, aligned with TIA’s mandate, strategy, and DSI priorities.
• Drive cross-portfolio planning, collaboration, resource optimisation, and collective impact across NSI Skills Development, LED Innovation, and Transformation Programmes.
• Drive portfolio performance, identify emerging opportunities and risks, and provide strategic advice to the Executive to support informed decision-making.
• Translate national STI and NSI policies into actionable strategic frameworks that advance inclusive innovation and organisational priorities.

Inclusive Innovation and Transformation Enablement

• Lead transformation and inclusion strategies that broaden participation of women, youth, PWDs, township, and rural innovators within the NSI.
• Drive inclusive transformation by implementing enterprise development programmes, aligning portfolios with BBBEE, ESD and gender imperatives, mobilising partnerships and funding.  

Innovation for Local Economic Development (LED)

• Drive the localisation of innovation by embedding science, technology, and innovation principles within municipal and provincial development frameworks.
• Oversee the design and rollout of innovation-led LED programmes that stimulate local job creation, enterprise development, and investment attraction.
• Champion the establishment of municipal innovation hubs, labs, and living labs as platforms for experimentation, skills development, and entrepreneurship.
• Develop frameworks for integrating STI into Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) and economic revitalisation strategies.
• Lead engagements with municipalities, provinces, and local partners for innovation-driven growth.
• Build quadruple-helix partnerships across academia, industry, government and communities.
• Track impact through jobs created, SMMEs supported, investment leveraged and technology adoption.

Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to all governance, statutory, and compliance frameworks, including PFMA, PPPFA, Skills Development Act, BBBEE, and POPIA.
• Develop and enforce internal governance protocols, policies, and standard operating procedures across the directorate.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Management

• Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive M&E frameworks to measure reach, efficiency, and long-term impact across all programmes.
• Drive evidence-based decision-making by leading impact evaluations, developing performance insights and using data to refine strategy and scale innovation.

Learning and Growth

• Lead national STI skills development by delivering scalable, industry-aligned training, strengthening education and mobilising funding to expand skills and innovation capacity. Provide strategic leadership to direct reports. Drive talent management, succession planning, and professional growth within the division.
• This advert is not intended to be an exhaustive description of the role, and candidates invited for an interview will receive the full job description.

Deadline:24th September,2026