Enterprise Development Manager : Softstart Business and Technology Incubator

Job Summary

The Hub provides facilities, business and technical support to aspiring and existing innovators. Softstart BTI is looking for passionate, dynamic and qualifying individuals for the vacancies of:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage Softstart BTI’s business incubation portfolio
• Continuously monitor, assess and evaluate the development of incubated companies
• Facilitate strategic sessions such as incubated companies CEO forum meetings, networking events & business seminars
• Conduct Outreach programmes to create awareness of Softstart BTI’s offering
• Building a very strong pipeline of innovative companies for the programme
• Create links with Universities/TVET colleges, other incubators, and community based business centres
• Stakeholder relations management and resource mobilization
• Maintain and monitor relations with development agencies, Institutions of Higher Learning, government departments, and private sector companies
• Supervise and performance manage staff including resources under the Enterprise Development Unit
• Develop and present monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reports

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric
• B Comm or BSc degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/Business Management/Economics or equivalent
• Proven experience in small business development
• 3 years management experience
• Background in the ICT sector with innovation advantageous
• Valid drivers license

How to Apply

§ To apply: Send a cover letter with availability, salary expectations, CV, and qualifications to: [email protected]
OR Hand-deliver at any of these addresses: Softstart BTI building, 136, 2nd Street, Randjespark Midrand
: 09 Pink Street, Botshabelo (Botshabelo industrial park)