Economic Activation Manager
4 days ago
Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Postgraduate Studies -> Directorate of Community Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Innovation and Commercialization Job Title ECONOMIC ACTIVATION MANAGER Post Level Grade 6 Job Type Support - Univen Funded Closing Date 4/7/2025 Job Requirements - Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Innovation Management, Economics, or a related field (PhD preferred). - Minimum of Seven years of experience in entrepreneurship education, innovation management, business incubation, or ecosystem development. **Duties**: - Serve as the primary coordinator and activator of entrepreneurship activities within UNIVEN. - Develop and implement strategies for fostering a sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystem that includes students, staff, faculty, industry, and community stakeholders. - Facilitate alignment between entrepreneurial initiatives, research, industry partnerships, and commercialisation efforts. - Identify and solicit funding and partnership opportunities to sustain entrepreneurship programmes at the university. - Lead the implementation of entrepreneurship training initiatives for students, staff, and community members. - Oversee the integration of entrepreneurship education into undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. - Coordinate training sessions on sustainable entrepreneurship, digital marketing, e-commerce, branding, and digital entrepreneurship skills development. - Foster strong collaborations with local, national, and international institutions to enhance UNIVEN’s entrepreneurial visibility and impact. - Strengthen partnerships with entities for sustainability - Liaise with faculty executive leadership, industry, and government bodies to advance UNIVEN’s entrepreneurial agenda - Support and conduct research initiatives that enhance knowledge generation in entrepreneurship and innovation. - Conduct market research and analysis to understand the local business landscape, industry trends, and economic conditions. - Provide insights and recommendations based on research findings to support strategic planning and decision-making for the campus and local businesses. - Facilitate data analysis training workshops, including the use of qualitative and quantitative research tools such as ATLAS. - Promote and co-author high-impact publications in collaboration with international partners. - Provide consultation to students, staff and community members on business models and sustainable business practices. - Support various entrepreneurial initiatives such as EDHE Intervarsity, SWEEP (Student Women Entrepreneurship Education Programme), ENACTUS, and the Entrepreneurship Student Ambassador Programme (ESAP). - Lead the expansion of entrepreneurship education into secondary schools in the Vhembe District.
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Economic Activation Assistant
4 days ago
Thohoyandou, South Africa University of Venda Full timeDepartment University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Postgraduate Studies -> Directorate of Community Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Innovation and Commercialization Job Title ECONOMIC ACTIVATION ASSISTANT Post Level Grade 12 Job Type Support - Univen Funded Closing Date 4/7/2025 Job Requirements - A...
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Economic Activation Officer
4 days ago
Thohoyandou, South Africa University of Venda Full timeDepartment University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Postgraduate Studies -> Directorate of Community Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Innovation and Commercialization Job Title ECONOMIC ACTIVATION OFFICER Post Level Grade 7 Job Type Support - Univen Funded Closing Date 4/7/2025 Job Requirements -...
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Lecturer/junior Lecturer
1 week ago
Thohoyandou, South Africa University of Venda Full timeDepartment University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Management Sciences -> Economics Job Title Lecturer/Junior Lecturer Post Level Lecturer, Junior Lecturer Job Type Academic - Univen Funded Closing Date 14/11/2025 Job Requirements **For appointment as a Lecturer**: - A Master’s...
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Professor
1 week ago
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Part-time Lecturer
2 weeks ago
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Thohoyandou, South Africa University of Venda Full timeDepartment University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law Job Title HEAD OF DEPARTMENT FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, COMMERCE AND LAW Post Level Special Category Job Type Academic - Univen Funded Closing Date Job Requirements The Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law...
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Lecturer/junior Lecturer
1 week ago
Thohoyandou, South Africa University of Venda Full timeJob Type Academic - Donor Funded Closing Date Job Requirements **FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, COMMERCE AND LAW** **LECTURER/JUNIOR LECTURER (REF: A180) (ONE YEAR CONTRACT)** **Requirements**: **Lecturer** - Masters degree in Economics. - Three years teaching experience at a tertiary institution or five years professional experience in the relevant...
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Relationship Executive
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Relationship Executive
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Manager Advancement
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Thohoyandou, South Africa University of Venda Full timeJob Type Support - Univen Funded Closing Date Job Requirements **_Requirements_** - Honours degree or equivalent coupled with At least 7 years’ experience in communication and marketing environment. Experience in fundraising protocol, stakeholder management, leadership and corporate governance will be added advantage **Duties** - Resource mobilization...
