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Industrial Policy Support Fund (IPSF) Manager at IDC
IDC
October 3, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Description
To manage and administer the Industrial Policy Support Fund (IPSF), ensuring that the Fund effectively supports evidence-based industrial policy formulation, industrial development and strategic economic research.
The role is responsible for the overall coordination, governance, financial administration, procurement oversight, reporting and stakeholder management of the IPSF, while serving as the primary interface between the IDC, the dtic, the IPSF Steering Committee and appointed service providers.
The incumbent ensures that IPSF-funded research and technical support projects are implemented efficiently, comply with approved governance and procurement requirements, and contribute to the development of industrial policy, sector competitiveness, investment, employment creation and economic growth
Qualification and Experience
Relevant commercial or technical degree/3 years National diploma.
Minimum 5-8 years' experience in programme, fund, research-project or public-sector programme management, of which a meaningful portion should involve responsibility for complex multi-stakeholder delivery.
Practical experience in procurement facilitation, contracting, service-provider management and project monitoring.
Experience in financial administration, budget and commitment monitoring, management reporting and audit support.
Experience working with government departments, public entities, development finance institutions, research institutions or industrial-policy stakeholders.
Understanding of governance, internal controls, delegated authority, records management and compliance in a corporate or public-sector environment.
Experience commissioning or managing research, advisory or technical-assistance assignments would be advantageous.
Proficiency in client relationship management and administration.
Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Fund Planning and Governance
Provide operational and governance advice to the IPSF Steering Committee and implement approved resolutions
Maintain and periodically review the IPSF systems, procedures, guidelines, controls and working arrangements.
Coordinate Steering Committee meetings, applications, agendas, submissions, project status reports, minutes and decision records.
Ensure that IPSF activities remain aligned with the Fund mandate, the governing agreement between the IDC and the dtic, and approved IDC governance requirements.
Research Programme and Project Management
Manage the IPSF project portfolio from receipt of applications and Terms of Reference through approval, procurement, contracting, implementation, close-out and archiving.
Assess project submissions for completeness, strategic relevance, readiness and compliance before tabling them for consideration.
Maintain an accurate portfolio register covering approved, active, procurement-stage, completed and closed projects.
Monitor milestones, deliverables, timelines, expenditure, risks, variations and contractual obligations, and escalate material issues timeously.
Coordinate Project Steering Committee participation
Facilitate quality assurance, acceptance and closure of deliverables
Procurement and Contract Management
Facilitate the procurement of research and technical services in partnership with IDC Procurement and in accordance with IDC systems, procedures and the Delegation Matrix.
Coordinate finalisation of Terms of Reference, evaluation arrangements, procurement submissions and communication of approved outcomes.
Support the preparation, review, approval and signature of service level agreements and related legal documents.
Maintain complete procurement and contract records, including approvals, signed agreements, variations, performance evidence and close-out documentation.
Manage service-provider performance against contracted scope, quality standards, milestones and timelines
Financial Management, Controls and Audit
Monitor IPSF cash balances, commitments, project expenditure, administration costs, payments and financial performance in collaboration with IDC Financial Management.
Coordinate requests for the annual IPSF contribution and ensure proof of payment is directed for allocation to the correct IPSF accounts.
Facilitate invoice verification and payment only after confirmation of milestone achievement and the required approvals.
Prepare or coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual financial and operational reporting to the Steering Committee, the dtic and IDC management.
Coordinate the preparation of the IPSF Administrator's Report and support preparation and approval of annual financial statements.
Facilitate internal and external audits, maintain audit-ready evidence and respond to audit information requests within agreed timelines.
Identify financial, operational, compliance and delivery risks and implement appropriate mitigating controls.
Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)
Stakeholder and Relationship Management
Act as the principal operational interface between the IDC, the dtic sector desks, the IPSF Steering Committee, Procurement, Financial Management, Legal, auditors, consultants and research institutions.
Guide the dtic sector desks and project leaders on IPSF application, governance, procurement, project management and reporting requirements.
Maintain effective communication on project progress, risks, decisions, dependencies and required actions.
Build constructive relationships that support responsive delivery while preserving IDC governance, independence and accountability.
Knowledge Management and Continuous Improvement
Maintain a complete and accessible repository of IPSF governance records, project files, contracts, reports, correspondence and final research outputs.
Facilitate access to completed IPSF studies to reduce duplication and support institutional learning.
Track lessons from procurement and project implementation and recommend improvements to IPSF processes and service delivery.
Support dissemination and use of research outputs by relevant IDC and the dtic stakeholders, while respecting confidentiality and intellectual-property requirements.
Learning, Leadership and Personal Effectiveness
Manage own performance and professional development to maintain appropriate fund, project, governance and industrial-policy capabilities.
Demonstrate ownership, ethical conduct, sound judgement, responsiveness and disciplined execution.
Coordinate contributors and service providers without relying solely on formal authority.
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
Fund and/or programme administration
Project and portfolio management
Procurement and contract management
Financial administration and control
Governance, compliance and risk management
Research commissioning and quality oversight
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Stakeholder management and facilitation
Business planning and process improvement
Report writing, analytical synthesis and presentation
Records and knowledge management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project, document and reporting systems
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Results orientation
Ethical commitment and integrity
Balanced judgement
Planning and organising
Attention to detail
Problem solving and decision making
Relationship building and networking
Customer and service orientation
Political and institutional awareness
Adaptability and learning agility
Posting End Date
11 Oct 2026
To manage and administer the Industrial Policy Support Fund (IPSF), ensuring that the Fund effectively supports evidence-based industrial policy formulation, industrial development and strategic economic research.
The role is responsible for the overall coordination, governance, financial administration, procurement oversight, reporting and stakeholder management of the IPSF, while serving as the primary interface between the IDC, the dtic, the IPSF Steering Committee and appointed service providers.
The incumbent ensures that IPSF-funded research and technical support projects are implemented efficiently, comply with approved governance and procurement requirements, and contribute to the development of industrial policy, sector competitiveness, investment, employment creation and economic growth
Qualification and Experience
Relevant commercial or technical degree/3 years National diploma.
Minimum 5-8 years' experience in programme, fund, research-project or public-sector programme management, of which a meaningful portion should involve responsibility for complex multi-stakeholder delivery.
Practical experience in procurement facilitation, contracting, service-provider management and project monitoring.
Experience in financial administration, budget and commitment monitoring, management reporting and audit support.
Experience working with government departments, public entities, development finance institutions, research institutions or industrial-policy stakeholders.
Understanding of governance, internal controls, delegated authority, records management and compliance in a corporate or public-sector environment.
Experience commissioning or managing research, advisory or technical-assistance assignments would be advantageous.
Proficiency in client relationship management and administration.
Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Fund Planning and Governance
Provide operational and governance advice to the IPSF Steering Committee and implement approved resolutions
Maintain and periodically review the IPSF systems, procedures, guidelines, controls and working arrangements.
Coordinate Steering Committee meetings, applications, agendas, submissions, project status reports, minutes and decision records.
Ensure that IPSF activities remain aligned with the Fund mandate, the governing agreement between the IDC and the dtic, and approved IDC governance requirements.
Research Programme and Project Management
Manage the IPSF project portfolio from receipt of applications and Terms of Reference through approval, procurement, contracting, implementation, close-out and archiving.
Assess project submissions for completeness, strategic relevance, readiness and compliance before tabling them for consideration.
Maintain an accurate portfolio register covering approved, active, procurement-stage, completed and closed projects.
Monitor milestones, deliverables, timelines, expenditure, risks, variations and contractual obligations, and escalate material issues timeously.
Coordinate Project Steering Committee participation
Facilitate quality assurance, acceptance and closure of deliverables
Procurement and Contract Management
Facilitate the procurement of research and technical services in partnership with IDC Procurement and in accordance with IDC systems, procedures and the Delegation Matrix.
Coordinate finalisation of Terms of Reference, evaluation arrangements, procurement submissions and communication of approved outcomes.
Support the preparation, review, approval and signature of service level agreements and related legal documents.
Maintain complete procurement and contract records, including approvals, signed agreements, variations, performance evidence and close-out documentation.
Manage service-provider performance against contracted scope, quality standards, milestones and timelines
Financial Management, Controls and Audit
Monitor IPSF cash balances, commitments, project expenditure, administration costs, payments and financial performance in collaboration with IDC Financial Management.
Coordinate requests for the annual IPSF contribution and ensure proof of payment is directed for allocation to the correct IPSF accounts.
Facilitate invoice verification and payment only after confirmation of milestone achievement and the required approvals.
Prepare or coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual financial and operational reporting to the Steering Committee, the dtic and IDC management.
Coordinate the preparation of the IPSF Administrator's Report and support preparation and approval of annual financial statements.
Facilitate internal and external audits, maintain audit-ready evidence and respond to audit information requests within agreed timelines.
Identify financial, operational, compliance and delivery risks and implement appropriate mitigating controls.
Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)
Stakeholder and Relationship Management
Act as the principal operational interface between the IDC, the dtic sector desks, the IPSF Steering Committee, Procurement, Financial Management, Legal, auditors, consultants and research institutions.
Guide the dtic sector desks and project leaders on IPSF application, governance, procurement, project management and reporting requirements.
Maintain effective communication on project progress, risks, decisions, dependencies and required actions.
Build constructive relationships that support responsive delivery while preserving IDC governance, independence and accountability.
Knowledge Management and Continuous Improvement
Maintain a complete and accessible repository of IPSF governance records, project files, contracts, reports, correspondence and final research outputs.
Facilitate access to completed IPSF studies to reduce duplication and support institutional learning.
Track lessons from procurement and project implementation and recommend improvements to IPSF processes and service delivery.
Support dissemination and use of research outputs by relevant IDC and the dtic stakeholders, while respecting confidentiality and intellectual-property requirements.
Learning, Leadership and Personal Effectiveness
Manage own performance and professional development to maintain appropriate fund, project, governance and industrial-policy capabilities.
Demonstrate ownership, ethical conduct, sound judgement, responsiveness and disciplined execution.
Coordinate contributors and service providers without relying solely on formal authority.
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
Fund and/or programme administration
Project and portfolio management
Procurement and contract management
Financial administration and control
Governance, compliance and risk management
Research commissioning and quality oversight
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Stakeholder management and facilitation
Business planning and process improvement
Report writing, analytical synthesis and presentation
Records and knowledge management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project, document and reporting systems
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Results orientation
Ethical commitment and integrity
Balanced judgement
Planning and organising
Attention to detail
Problem solving and decision making
Relationship building and networking
Customer and service orientation
Political and institutional awareness
Adaptability and learning agility
Posting End Date
11 Oct 2026