Portfolio Manager: Indigenous Knowledge Systems

3 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa Technology Innovation Agency Full time

**Job Advert Summary**:
Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is a talent driven, customer
- centric and impact focused organisation. In our endeavour to support technology innovation with socio-economic outcomes; we seek to infuse the organisation with team players that find resonance as value creators, agile thinkers, progressive attitudes, customer-centricity, dynamic work ethic and an optimistic disposition. We aim to harness these attributes in a manner that they culminate into a culture of teamwork, impact and accountability.

In executing its mandate, the organisation provides funding and non-funding support to stimulate innovation so that it provides a catalytic impact to the economy whilst improving people’s lives and protecting the environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment.

The purpose of this position is to develop and manage a portfolio of (Indigenous Knowledge Systems) innovation projects from basic research with plans to move from one Technology Readiness Level to the next towards full commercialisation.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences/ Engineering
- 3 years technology innovation experience plus 2 years’ experience in a commercial or portfolio management context
- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**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
- Ensure Compliance with TIA Standard Operating Procedures

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