Job Purpose:<\/p>\n
\tThe role will provide seamless administrative and innovation management support and enabling platform for the Space Innovation Initiative operations and innovative opportunities to be identified, assessed, approved, funded and monitored effectively to achieve expected outcomes and impact of the Space innovation Initiative.\u00a0
\n\tTo facilitate stakeholder engagements with entrepreneurs, academia, shareholders, funders and potential collaborating partners in the Space value chain.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nQualification<\/p>\n
\tA Bachelor\u2019s degree in engineering science and technology
\n\tIdeally: A degree in Space Science, Space and Satellite engineering, Geographical Information Systems, Earth Observation, Geoinformatics and\/or Data science degree.<\/p>\n
Work Experience<\/p>\n
\tTwo (2) \u2013 Three (3) years experience in the South African Space economy.
\n\tTwo (2) \u2013 Three (3) years programme management experience.<\/p>\n
Knowlegde and Skills<\/p>\n
\tKnowledge of Technology development trends in Space industry
\n\tApplicable legislation (PFMA, TIA Act, IPR Act)
\n\tEmerging development in the space sector including Investment trends for technology development in the marketplace.
\n\tExposure to Research and Development projects in space technologies.
\n\tGood knowledge of technology development and innovation investment trends in the NR industry.
\n\tKnowledge of PFMA.
\n\tKnowledge of support systems for early technology.
\n\tFinancial acumen.
\n\tWritten and Verbal Communication Skill.
\n\tReport Writing Skill<\/p>\n
Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nFinancial management and revenue growth<\/p>\n
\tArrange meeting(s) to discuss disbursement requirements, identify and mitigate challenges that might affect disbursement.
\n\tCompile disbursement pack according to the disbursement checklist.
\n\tFinancial reconciliation to ensure that funding agreements are honoured.
\n\tIdentify and follow up on co-funding opportunities.<\/p>\n
Stakeholder management\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tMaintain professional engagements with stakeholders.
\n\tArrange and participate in meetings with stakeholders and TIA project investees.
\n\tArrange stakeholder meetings to meet with the variety of stakeholders to discuss highlights & challenges. Based on these mitigation strategies are implemented.
\n\tMake recommendations based on the outcomes of meetings with stakeholders.
\n\tOrganise stakeholder meetings.
\n\tAttend industry events.
\n\tParticipate in project review meetings.<\/p>\n
Governance and Compliance\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tAdherence to all relevant policies and frameworks is maintained.
\n\tCompliance to all TIA systems (fund management, performance management, HR, finance, Stakeholder information, etc.) is maintained.
\n\tIdentify and address programme challenges and highlights.
\n\tDetermine which KPIs will be met within the programmes.
\n\tFacilitate drafting of programme-related agreements.
\n\tIdentify and mitigate risks.<\/p>\n
Process adherence and improvement\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tAssess, analyse and integrate information prior to capturing in the relevant system.
\n\tEnsure unit information is recorded and captured accurately on the FMS.
\n\tStreamline processes and procedures to maximize efficiency.
\n\tStay abreast of related trends in the market.<\/p>\n
Reporting<\/p>\n
\tEnsure timeous and accurate reporting as per requirements.
\n\tComplete Annexure B1 for evidence submissions.
\n\tProvide input to monthly and quarterly reports.
\n\tProvide inputs to the Quartely Space infrastructure Hub Steering committee meetings.
\n\tOrganize and provide logistical support for the Space Innovation Initiative Project Management Committee meetings.<\/p>\n
Programme Management<\/p>\n
\tEnsure transparent management of all programme operations: i.e.
\n\tPlanning call for proposals with internal and external stakeholders (Space infrastructure hub and TIA Business units).
\n\tOrganize briefing sessions and programme agendas for Space innovation initiative applications.
\n\tAssist in technical assessment reports \/ business cases and provide inputs to operational planning.
\n\tParticipate in project assessment, full due diligence meetings, project milestone reviews and post investment support.
\n\tSubmit KPI evidence to the relevant TIA BU.<\/p>\n
Deadline:19th March,2026<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
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