Softstart Business and Technology Incubator (SBTI)

Softstart Business and Technology Incubator (SBTI) is a nonprofit company based in Midrand, Gauteng which is aimed at stimulating, growing and launching early-stage, technology and innovation based businesses. Its vision is to create globally competitive ICT enterprises.

Job Title: Enterprise Development Manager

Job Location: Midrand, Johannesburg

Salary: Market related and negotiable

Responsibilities:

• Manage Softstart BTI’s business incubation portfolio
• Recruit, induct and place new companies in the programme, including relevant expertise that will support the programme
• Implement Softstart BTI’s incubation guidelines
• Continuously monitor, assess and evaluate the development of incubated companies
• Facilitate strategic sessions such as incubated companies’ CEO forum meetings, networking events and business seminars
• Facilitate the graduation of companies in line with the Incubation model
• Conduct Outreach programmes to create awareness of Softstart BTI’s offering
• Build a 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 mobilisation
• 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 report as when needed

Requirements:

• Matric
• B Com or BSc degree in Information Systems / Computer Science / Business Management / Economics or equivalent
• Proven experience in small business development
• Three years’ management experience
• Background in the ICT sector with innovation advantageous
• Leadership, project management, facilitation, presentation, report writing, attention to detail,
• Computer literacy
• Valid driver’s licence

To apply

Submit a letter of motivation, CV and contactable referees to [email protected]  State the current and salary expectation Cost to company