Technology Innovation Agency (Tia) Vacancies

In brief

**Overview** This is a summary of the Project Manager: Viability and Visibility of Innovation for Service Delivery Programme (VVISDP) role at the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA). TIA is an organisation focused on talent, customers, and impact, aiming to support technology innovation with positive socio-economic outcomes. It seeks team players who are value creators, agile thinkers, progressive, customer-centric, dynamic, and optimistic to foster a culture of teamwork, impact, and accountability. The Project Manager will manage and execute innovation and service-delivery projects within a defined functional area, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and delivery. The role involves providing specialised project management support to solve functional problems, maintain project quality, and ensure compliance with established frameworks. The Project Manager will also support municipalities and partners by applying professional project management methods within a clearly defined scope. This position is a Two years' Fixed Term Contract, located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. TIA is committed to promoting the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of the Employment Equity Act, as amended. **What you will do** * **Financial:** * Prepare and maintain project budgets within defined parameters and guidelines. * Monitor project expenditure and ensure compliance with approved financial procedures. * Provide accurate financial reports to support project oversight and governance. * **Stakeholder:** * Coordinate project activities with municipalities, universities, and technical partners within a defined scope. * Facilitate routine engagement sessions to ensure project alignment and resolve functional issues. * Support stakeholders in applying project processes and integrating solutions within existing systems. * **Internal Processes:** * Implement established innovation call processes and project assessment frameworks. * Apply defined screening and evaluation criteria to ensure compliance with governance standards. * Coordinate functional assessments and ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready. * Manage project activities across the lifecycle using established project management methodologies. * Develop project plans, schedules, and risk registers within defined frameworks. * Monitor project progress and resolve functional issues affecting timelines and deliverables. * Prepare routine progress reports and briefing notes for governance structures. * Support contracting, onboarding, and project initiation processes. * Monitor project performance against milestones, deliverables, and KPIs. * Prepare high-quality progress reports, briefing notes, and presentations for internal committees and external stakeholders. * Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependency constraints proactively. * **Learning and Growth:** * Provide guidance and support to team members on project management processes. * Promote teamwork and collaboration within the project environment. * Apply professional report writing and analytical skills to support project outcomes. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications:** * National Diploma/ Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) / Social Science, Built Environment, Project Management Bachelor of Public Administration and/ or; * Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or Technology. * **Work Experience:** * 3 years’ experience in project or research/technology innovation management within the Science and Technology environment. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role is someone who aligns with TIA's values as a value creator, agile thinker, progressive, customer-centric, dynamic, and optimistic individual, contributing to teamwork, impact, and accountability. This person should be capable of managing and executing innovation and service-delivery projects, providing specialised project management support to municipalities and partners. They must meet the specified minimum qualifications and work experience in project or research/technology innovation management within the Science and Technology environment. Candidates with the following experience or qualifications would have an added advantage: experience managing projects involving municipalities, universities, or technical partners; familiarity with innovation calls and project assessment processes; working experience in Local Government, and supporting service delivery line departments; experience in human settlements development projects or infrastructure projects; ability and experience in social facilitation; contract management and project administration; experience working with development agencies; familiarity with innovation validation, piloting, and demonstration methodologies; deep experience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects involving municipalities, universities, science councils, and technology suppliers; experience managing innovation calls and assessment processes; and an understanding of South African local government systems and service delivery challenges. A Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Built Environment, Project Management or related fields would also be considered an added advantage. The Technology Innovation Agency promotes careers for previously disadvantaged persons and prioritises internal candidates where possible, in line with its Employment Equity goals. **Deadline** 2026/10/06 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/technology-innovation-agency-tia-vacancies-3 Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Project management
• Agile / Scrum

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