Head: Natural Resources

Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is a talent driven, customer- centric and impact focused organisation. In our endeavour 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, excellence and accountability.

In executing its mandate, the organisation provides financial and non-financial support to stimulate innovation so that it provides a catalytic impact to the economy whilst improving people’s lives and protecting the environment. TIA endeavours to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of the Employment Equity Act, 1998.

Purpose of the job: Develop, implement and manage strategic and business plans for the strategic technology areas of TIA. Lead and manage TIA strategic technologies portfolios with special reference to Technology development funding and pre commercialisation support.