Looking to shape South Africa’s innovation future? The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, is recruiting for two exciting roles: Chief Executive Officer and Programme Manager: Living Labs. If you’re a visionary leader or a development-driven project manager, here’s your opportunity to contribute to inclusive growth through technology.
Vacancy Details
| Employer: | Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) |
|---|---|
| Closing Date: | 25 May 2025 (CEO) 26 May 2025 (Programme Manager) |
| Location: | Menlyn, Pretoria (CEO) Pretoria, Gauteng (Programme Manager) |
Post Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Menlyn, Pretoria
Reporting To: Chairperson of the Board
Role Purpose:
To lead TIA in executing its mandate of catalyzing high-impact innovations that drive socio-economic growth, quality of life, and national competitiveness.
Minimum Requirements:
- Postgraduate (NQF 8) or preferably Master’s (NQF 9+) in Innovation, Business, Technology Management, Engineering, or similar
- 10+ years’ Senior Executive experience, including:
- Strategic leadership in complex organizations
- Innovation and commercialization
- Investment or fund portfolio management
- Stakeholder engagement at national and international levels
Key Performance Areas:
- Strategic intent & thought leadership
- Stakeholder and relationship management
- Investment & financial management
- Risk & compliance
Knowledge Areas:
- Innovation systems, PFMA, macroeconomic trends, fund management, technology investment, commercialisation processes
How to Apply:
Email your application to: lumka@warriortalent.co.za
Include a CV, certified ID, qualifications, driver’s licence, and SAQA evaluation (if foreign qualifications apply).
Post Title: Programme Manager: Living Labs
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Type: Fixed-Term Contract (2 Years)
Reports To: Manager: Innovation for Inclusive Development
Role Purpose:
To develop and implement fund management strategies enabling the establishment of Living Labs across South Africa.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Innovation, Science/Engineering, or Finance (NQF 7)
- 3 years’ experience in project management or development finance within an innovation environment
Key Knowledge Areas:
- Fund & project management
- Local economic development
- Innovation and enterprise finance
- Stakeholder and risk management
Duties Include:
- Manage Living Labs project lifecycles (initiation to exit)
- Coordinate stakeholders and ensure effective delivery
- Track performance against budgets and timelines
- Promote project outcomes and document best practices
- Host South Africa’s Living Labs Community of Practice
How to Apply:
Apply online via TIA’s e-recruitment portal: Apply here