Are you an expert in your field with a passion for supporting innovation and entrepreneurship? The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC) invites experienced professionals to apply as Enterprise Development Business Incubation Programme Mentors on a 24-month contract. This opportunity is ideal for professionals eager to contribute to Gauteng’s innovation ecosystem and support high-potential start-ups.
Opportunity Overview
| Organisation: | The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC) |
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| Closing Date: | 28 April 2025 |
| Location: | Gauteng, South Africa (Remote & On-site possible) |
| Contract Type: | 24-Month Independent Contract |
Who Should Apply?
Mentors with technical and/or business expertise in areas including:
- Environmental & Energy Fields: Water Quality, Waste Management, Renewable Energy, Green Building, Environmental Management, Product Testing
- Technology & Innovation: ICT (AI, IoT, Cybersecurity, Big Data, VR/AR), Gaming, Animation, Advanced Manufacturing
- Business & Development: Marketing, Finance, Legal, Business Leadership, Lean Start-Up, Systems Thinking
- Health & Agriculture: Agro-processing, Agriculture, Healthcare, Medical & Pharmaceutical
Required Experience:
- Business planning, product development, sales, marketing
- Venture capital, financial due diligence, corporate governance
- Impact investing and ethical supply chains
- Intellectual property, commercial law, financial modelling
- Web development, graphic design, digital marketing, content creation
Key Duties:
- Evaluate clean technologies and proposals
- Facilitate entrepreneur training sessions
- Serve as technical consultants to incubated SMEs
- Advise on business development, innovation, and operations
- Participate in pitching sessions and ongoing ED activities
- Share local/international best practices and research with the team
How to Apply
Applicants must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database:
https://secure.csd.gov.za
Submit the following documents via email to cic@theinnovationhub.com:
- Motivational/cover letter
- Updated CV
- Relevant qualifications/certifications
Enquiries:
Philemon Sithole — psithole@theinnovationhub.com
Tel: 012 844 0000