Portfolio Manager: Technical - Durban, South Africa - Technology Innovation Agency

Technology Innovation Agency

Verified Company

Durban, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Advert Summary:
Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is a talent driven, customer

Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience: - A 4-year degree in Biotechnology, Biosciences or Agriculture related fields of Science/Engineering. - Business related qualification will be an added advantage - Preference - a Master's degree in Science/Engineering or Doctorate(PhD). - 3 years' technology innovation experience - 2 years' experience in a Commercial or Portfolio Management context,

Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Purpose:

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

Financial - Provide input into the formulation of a Stakeholder relationship strategy specific to the STA. - 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, availing skill, competency and expertise.

- Participation should result in positive input, impact and giving direction in the internal and external relationships Stakeholder Relations - Provide input into the formulation of a Stakeholder relationship strategy specific to the STA.

- 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, availing skill, competency and expertise.

- Participation should result in positive input, impact and giving direction in the internal and external relationships Internal Processes - 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. - 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 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 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. - Ensure that departmental Information systems and tools are optimally utilized to execute core tasks. 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
Proactively identify continual improvement strategies
Monitor quality and performance initiatives ensuring that they are aligned to the business process and delivered as agreed.