JOB PROFILE
JOB TITLE: Specialist: Incubation Projects
DURATION:
REPORTING TO: Manager: Incubation Division
JOB GRADE: C5 Minimum Mid-point R538 196 R633 172
NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 1
DIVISION: Seda Technology Programme
LOCATION: Seda National Office
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To facilitate the implementation of the Seda incubation strategy, capacitate and support technology business incubators to ensure the development of competitive and sustainable enterprises.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Provide operational support in the establishment of technology business incubation and accelerators in accordance with Seda’s Incubation.
- Provide operational support to existing and new technology business incubators (TBI’s) and accelerators.
- Monitor and evaluate TBI’s and accelerators performance and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Network and build effective linkages with relevant stakeholders.
- Manage the effective performance and efficiency levels of a portfolio of incubators/accelerators.
- Facilitate and/or provide mentoring and coaching of incubators.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
- Matric (NQF Level 4) plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Operations Management or Business Management or Incubation Management or Entrepreneurship Management or Project Management or Computer Science.
- Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Operations Management or Business Management or Incubation Management or Entrepreneurship Management or Computer Science or Project Management as added advantage.
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- 4-6 years’ experience in Enterprise Development/Technology Business Incubation and Business Advising.
- Proven experience in an innovation and technology-driven industry or organization.
- Experience in assessing the viability and sustainability of small enterprises.
- In-depth understanding of the enterprise development and incubation/accelerators ecosystem.
- Advanced Computer literacy - MS Office and MS Projects.
- Valid South African Drivers Licence.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Advisory Service
- Communication
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Analytical
- Business Acumen
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
- Planning & Organising
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Performance Driven
- Team Work
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Policy Adherence
- Negotiation
- Basic Computer Skills
- Office Management
NB: It is the organisation’s intention to promote equity and representivity in terms of race, gender and people living with disability as per the set numerical targets contained in the organisational Employment Equity Plan (EE Plan). To ensure compliance and successful implementation of the EE Plan, all applicants should indicate their race, gender and disability status in their curriculum vitae (CV). Previously Disadvantaged Individuals are encouraged to APPLY.
The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within three months of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful. Proposed offers will be made from Minimum to Midpoint as advertised.
To apply, please send your CV to . Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line. Closing Date: 03 October 2022.
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