Portfolio Manager Commercialisation: Space Innovation Initiative

Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is a talent driven, customer- centric and impact focused organisation. In our endeavor to support technology innovation with socio-economic outcomes; we seek to infuse the organisation with team players that find resonance as value creators, agile thinkers, progressive attitudes, customer-centricity, dynamic work ethic and an optimistic disposition. We aim to harness these attributes in a manner that they culminate into a culture of teamwork, impact and accountability.

In executing its mandate, the organisation provides funding and non-funding support to stimulate innovation so that it provides a catalytic impact to the economy whilst improving people’s lives and protecting the environment. The Agency endeavors to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of the Employment Equity Act, as amended.

Job purpose:

The role will provide seamless operations and innovation management support for the Space Innovation Initiative operations. The role will support identifying, assessing, approving, funding and monitoring Space innovations effectively to achieve expected outcomes and impact of the Space innovation Initiative. The role will also undertake stakeholder engagements with entrepreneurs, academia, shareholders, funders and potential collaborating partners in the Space sector.