Job Purpose
To manage the Strategic Planning and Reporting (SPR) business unit and oversee strategic planning, performance reporting, intelligence, monitoring and evaluation within TIA thereby complying with set guidelines and requirements.
Minimum Requirements
A Postgraduate qualification in Strategic Management Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration or related field
A Master's degree (advantageous), such as MBA, Master's in Strategic Management, Master's in Public Administration (MPA), Master's in Economics or Development Studies
Eight (8) years' experience within a science, technology and innovation environment
Eight (8) years' experience in strategic planning, performance management, organisational reporting and analytics, corporate strategy development and execution
Five (5) years' management experience
Knowledge of PFMA;
National Treasury and DPME guidelines on strategic planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation
Science, technology and innovation policy-making
Skills and Competencies
Research and report writing
Analytical
Financial management skills
Presentation skills
Stress management
Resilience
Communication skills
Leadership skills
Skills and Competencies
Project and programme management
Change management methodologies
Governance and compliance frameworks
Executive-level communication and reporting
Political and organisational acumen
Facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution
Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Perspective
Prepare SPR budget and forecast based on operational requirements
Monitor expenditure against approved budget and address any anomalies
Stakeholder Management
Maintain good relations with key internal stakeholders - Executives, Heads and Senior Managers
Maintain good relations with key external stakeholders - DSI, DPME, external auditor and others
Represent TIA in key thought leadership platforms, to create strategic networks, inform policy and play an advocacy role to influence evolution of the NSI on topical subjects related to innovation.
Internal Processes
Ensure alignment between organisational strategy, national priorities, and business unit plans
Lead and oversee implementation of TIA's evaluation plan in the context of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Strategy
Lead and oversee the Agency's performance monitoring activities as required by National Treasury and DPME
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of reports for EXCO, Board, and external stakeholders
Facilitate integration across business units to ensure cohesive planning and reporting
Drive performance reviews and corrective action processes
Establish a centralised business intelligence hub to integrate, analyse, and share data for informed strategic decision-making across the Agency.
Enhance data management and analytics by standardising data collection processes and ensuring high data quality.
Chair and lead TIA's Operations Committee (OpsCom): manage key operational matters to ensure the smooth and optimal operation of the Agency
Lead and oversee strategic planning through the preparation and submission of all statutory plans, specifically the Strategic Plan, the Annual Performance Plan, the Annual Operational Plan and Business Unit Operational Plans as required by NT, DPME and DSTI
Provide strategic direction towards the development of intelligence capabilities in TIA to enhance strategic decision-making.
Relevant policies, frameworks and procedures are developed, implemented and reviewed
Respond to internal and external audit findings and observations
Learning and Growth
Ensure that the unit has the necessary tools and mechanisms to execute core processes
Identify, manage and coordinate the implementation of systems, tools and initiatives to improve the performance of the SPR business unit
Effective leadership is provided to TIA in general and unit
Deadline:23rd April,2026