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Portfolio Manager: Health at Technology Innovation Agency
Technology Innovation Agency
September 09, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Advert Summary
To deliver a strategy aligned portfolio of successful technology innovation projects with plans to move from one TRL level to the next towards full commercialization
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications:
A degree in Life Sciences
Preferred: A Masters's Degree in the Life Sciences, with emphasis in Human Health .
An appropriate business qualification would be an advantage
Work Experience:
3 years experience within an innovation management environment
Preferred: 3 years innovation management experience plus 2 years' experience in a commercial or portfolio management context, with demonstrable experience in the ability to evaluate opportunities for funding recommendation
Duties and Responsibilities
Finance
Assist the head to develop divisional budgets and forecasts for EXCO and Board approval
Monitor and track performance against budget (operations and projects)
Manage and monitor the timeous disbursement of funding to ensure optimal operation of technology and innovation projects.
Identify new funding opportunities and raise additional income from third party investors.
Manage repayment obligations by funded projects to TIA (equity and royalties, investments and loans)
Stakeholder Relations Plans
Provide input into the formulation of a Stakeholder relationship strategy specific to the Business Unit.
Develop or contribute to media publications on any aspect related to the role
Build an effective eco system around the portfolio including key stakeholder relations.
Participate in events, meetings, workshops and conferences by giving input, avail skill, competency and expertise.
Internal Processes
Adhere to all relevant policies and frameworks is maintained
Comply with all TIA systems (fund management, performance management, HR, finance, Stakeholder information, etc.) is maintained
Resolved all portfolio audit matters are
Ensure that project information is accurately and completely recorded on the fund management system, or similar
Ensure timeous and accurate reporting as per requirements
Assist applicants with building a fundable opportunity and to assess investment opportunities
Provides support and assistance to projects to achieve their milestones
Pro-actively identify of project risks and portfolio opportunities, together with project teams
Perform technical due diligence on TIA projects and programmes
Efficiently managed all aspects of the project life cycle, from sourcing to exit
Facilitate the commercialisation of TIA projects and investments
Build a pipeline of investment opportunities for the strategic technology areas
Governance and Compliance
Adhere to all governance and compliance policies and procedures of TIA
Ensure compliance with Legislation, e.g. PFMA and National Treasury Guidelines;
Ensure compliance to all relevant accounting Standards, Policies and Frameworks; and
Ensure Compliance with TIA Standard Operating Procedures
Enter into a performance agreement with the organisation
Achieve key performance targets as set in the performance agreement.
Review own, Unit and Divisional performance against agreed performance standards
Identify and implement development opportunities to ensure continuous improvement of work effectiveness and efficiency
Deadline:21st September,2026
To deliver a strategy aligned portfolio of successful technology innovation projects with plans to move from one TRL level to the next towards full commercialization
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications:
A degree in Life Sciences
Preferred: A Masters's Degree in the Life Sciences, with emphasis in Human Health .
An appropriate business qualification would be an advantage
Work Experience:
3 years experience within an innovation management environment
Preferred: 3 years innovation management experience plus 2 years' experience in a commercial or portfolio management context, with demonstrable experience in the ability to evaluate opportunities for funding recommendation
Duties and Responsibilities
Finance
Assist the head to develop divisional budgets and forecasts for EXCO and Board approval
Monitor and track performance against budget (operations and projects)
Manage and monitor the timeous disbursement of funding to ensure optimal operation of technology and innovation projects.
Identify new funding opportunities and raise additional income from third party investors.
Manage repayment obligations by funded projects to TIA (equity and royalties, investments and loans)
Stakeholder Relations Plans
Provide input into the formulation of a Stakeholder relationship strategy specific to the Business Unit.
Develop or contribute to media publications on any aspect related to the role
Build an effective eco system around the portfolio including key stakeholder relations.
Participate in events, meetings, workshops and conferences by giving input, avail skill, competency and expertise.
Internal Processes
Adhere to all relevant policies and frameworks is maintained
Comply with all TIA systems (fund management, performance management, HR, finance, Stakeholder information, etc.) is maintained
Resolved all portfolio audit matters are
Ensure that project information is accurately and completely recorded on the fund management system, or similar
Ensure timeous and accurate reporting as per requirements
Assist applicants with building a fundable opportunity and to assess investment opportunities
Provides support and assistance to projects to achieve their milestones
Pro-actively identify of project risks and portfolio opportunities, together with project teams
Perform technical due diligence on TIA projects and programmes
Efficiently managed all aspects of the project life cycle, from sourcing to exit
Facilitate the commercialisation of TIA projects and investments
Build a pipeline of investment opportunities for the strategic technology areas
Governance and Compliance
Adhere to all governance and compliance policies and procedures of TIA
Ensure compliance with Legislation, e.g. PFMA and National Treasury Guidelines;
Ensure compliance to all relevant accounting Standards, Policies and Frameworks; and
Ensure Compliance with TIA Standard Operating Procedures
Enter into a performance agreement with the organisation
Achieve key performance targets as set in the performance agreement.
Review own, Unit and Divisional performance against agreed performance standards
Identify and implement development opportunities to ensure continuous improvement of work effectiveness and efficiency
Deadline:21st September,2026