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Innovation for Local Economic Development (ILED) Programme Administrator

Innovation for Local Economic Development (ILED) Programme Administrator

Technology Innovation AgencyPretoria, ZA
7 days ago
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Job title : Innovation for Local Economic Development (ILED) Programme Administrator

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : November 04, 2025

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  • Innovation for Local Economic Development (ILED) Programme Administrator generally supports the Portfolio Manager and Unit Coordinator in day-to-day execution of the project, procurement processes, monitoring of project funds availability and reporting, including project steering committee meetings and meetings with DSTI partners.
  • 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, impact and accountability.
  • The Technology Innovation Agency endeavours to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of the Employment Equity Act, as amended.
  • The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  • Minimum Requirements
  • Qualification

  • Diploma or bachelor’s degree in administration, Project Management, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree in project management, Local Economic Development, Innovation Studies, Economics or Business Administration; certification in project administration tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello) will be an added advantage.
  • Work Experience

  • 1-2 yrs experience in project administration, providing support to managerial / professional staff and using secretarial / administrative skills to assist in the project management.
  • Experience in organisation of public events and meetings.
  • Ideal : 3+ years’ experience in project administration within the innovation, economic development, or local government sectors, with exposure to budget tracking, SCM processes, and compliance reporting.
  • Knowledge and Skills
  • Administrative Best Practice Frameworks and Models
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Support
  • Customer Care
  • Duties and Responsibilities

  • Administration
  • Maintain updated project records, databases, and filing systems.
  • Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes, and follow-ups.
  • Track progress against project timelines and milestones.
  • Financial Perspective

  • Assisting in projects financial resources management, Human Resources Management, efficient procurement, and logistical services
  • Monitor and track all project related activities including the ROI of specific initiatives.
  • Monitor and support innovation budgets and the timeous disbursement of related funding to ensure optimal operation of investments.
  • Continually track spending according to approved budgets and report any financial risks in line with policies and procedures.
  • Contain costs while maintaining high levels of impact and performance and develop best practices to achieve the larger Operational financial goals.
  • Flag potential budget risks or variances.
  • Stakeholder Management

  • Organise logistics for workshops, events, site visits and ensure attendance registers are made available.
  • Maintain updated stakeholder contact lists.
  • Facilitate clear communication between TIA and stakeholders.
  • Internal Processes

  • Providing required support in organizing / conducting project activities.
  • Drafting minutes of Project Steering Committee and other project-related meetings.
  • Conducting administrative follow-up as needed for all activities.
  • Collecting project-related information and supporting the portfolio in the preparation of reports as set out in the workplan.
  • Prepare and submit project status, financial, and close-out reports.
  • Ensure compliance with TIA policies, SCM, and contractual requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits, follow-up on project auditing issues.
  • Maintaining up-to-date files and records of project documentation.
  • Providing logistical support for workshops and other meetings as planned by the portfolio.
  • Supporting the timely preparation and submission of progress reports, donor reports, project reviews, financial reports, audit reports, and any other required project reports.
  • Arranging external and internal meetings (including the meetings of the Project Steering Committee, technical meetings, as well as other relevant meetings, etc.).
  • Assisting in organizing, executing, and coordinating logistically public events, like seminars, training, workshops, forums, and exhibitions.
  • Providing general office assistance such as responses to complex information requests and inquiries; reviewing and responding to the routine incoming correspondence; performing routine administrative tasks, including maintaining attendance records, assessing telephone billing, etc.
  • Support the collection and consolidation of M&E data and reporting objectives.
  • Knowledge Management and Communication
  • Archive and maintain portfolio knowledge products.
  • Support preparation of presentations and promptly required portfolio information.
  • Disseminate portfolio information to stakeholders.
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