Softstart Business and Technology Incubator (Softstart BTI) and its partners invite professional service providers/consultants to develop a Business case for the upgrading of facilities in Midrand into the biggest Industry.4.0/digital hub/ in Africa, utilizing the current under developed incubator property of about 19000 square meters of land.  You can access the Terms of Reference  here

CLOSING DATE: 12 July 2019

For Enquiries contact Ayanda Ndinise at ayanda@softstartbti.co.za or 011 695 4800

no tenders currently

Click Request for Quotations to download the tender document.

Minimum Requirements

•  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

Additional Skills

• Leadership, project management, facilitation, presentation, report writing, attention to detail,
•  Computer literacy
•  Valid driver’s licence

Duties

•  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 & business seminars
•  Facilitate the graduation of companies in line with the Incubation model
•  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 as when needed

Apply to:  recruitment@softstartbti.co.za      ( Also state current and salary expectation CTC )

Salary: market related and negotiable

Closing date: 23 March 2019 

Please note that we currently have no vacancies

RFQ NUMBER: 2018/11
DESCRIPTION OF GOODS/SERVICES: To provide IT Support and Maintenance services to Softstart BTI for 3 months, commencing from the 05th December 2018.
AREA: Softstart BTI Building, Address: 136 2^nd Street, Randjespark, Midrand.
CLOSING DATE: 03 December 2018
TIME: 12h00
SITE VISIT: Any date from: 28 November 2018, anytime by prior arrangements
SUBMISSIONS: tenders@softstartbti.co.za

SCOPE OF WORK:
• Provide on-site, remote, telephone and email technical support to the Softstart BTI staff and incubated companies.
• Manage, monitor and maintain the telephone systems, printer, server, network, security, bio-metric and all IT systems of the Centre.
• Perform troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems (repair or replace parts, debugging, etc.)
• Maintain records/logs of repairs and fixes and maintenance schedule
• Install, configure, update and regularly monitor appropriate software and functions according to specifications
• Develop and maintain local networks in ways that optimize performance
• Ensure security and privacy of networks and computer systems
• Provide orientation and guidance to users on how to operate new software and computer equipment where necessary
• Organize and schedule necessary upgrades and maintenance without deterring others from completing their work
• Provide support and advice on various IT projects that relate to Fibre connectivity, VoIP solutions, Cyber security, IT infrastructure upgrades, and IT Policy review and development
• Liaison and working with the Softstart BTI IT department
• Respond within 2 hours on all IT logs and escalations by the IT department.
• Ensure knowledge transfer and handover of work to the IT Dept. (staff and interns) during and upon completion of the project.
• Provide adhoc, and bi-weekly reports to the Centre Manager
• Expected to develop and submit a close-out report upon completion of this project.
Required documentation:
• A Clear cost breakdown of the services offered in line with this RFQ
• Company registration documents
• SARS tax clearance certificate
• CSD Summary Report
• BBBEE certificate/ Affidavit
• Company Profile
• Company’s current and past experience (and or of team members)
NB: Softstart BTI reserves the right not to make any appointment

Qualification

• BSc/Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous
• 2 years relevant experience

Additional Skills

• A problem solver
• Advanced knowledge and coding of programming languages (C#, C++, Java, etc.)
• Must be aware of cutting edge technology in mobile, analytics, big data as well as application development
• Good facilitation, presentation, and research skills
• Knowledge of Intellectual Property prescripts and processes
• Valid driver’s license

Duties

• Provide mentorship and coaching support on innovation to incubated companies
• Facilitate and organise bootcamps/coding events as part of building a pipeline of innovators (in-house & external)
• Facilitate participation of Softstart BTI entrepreneurs to participate in major innovation events/competitions (locally and internationally)
• Create links with Universities/TVET colleges, and community based business centres with the objective to encourage innovators and to create new innovation
• Regularly conduct research on new innovation models and best practices
• Facilitate the registration of Intellectual Property (IP)
• Coordinate and facilitate Softstart BTI’s Innovation pitching awards/competitions as part of encouraging and promoting new innovation
• Oversee and manage SBTI’s Innovation space
• Lead and support the 4^th Industrial Revolution initiatives
• Lead SBTI’s internal and external innovation projects
• Develop reports as when needed

Undertake any other duty as assigned by the line Manager

Apply to recruitment@softstartbti.co.za

Closing date: 28 September 2018

Remuneration: (R180k – R216k) pa CTC

For further information contact Maria Mudau   (011 695 4800)

email: maria@softstartbti.co.za

Closing date: 21 September 2018, at 15h00

Note: Softstart BTI reserves the right to cancel, or not to award any service/product

All quotations should be clearly marked and submitted to: tenders@softstartbti.co.za , no quotations sent to individual staff members will be considered

For further information contact Maria Mudau  (011 695 4800)

email: maria@softstartbti.co.za

Closing date: 21 September 2018, at 15h00

Note: Softstart BTI reserves the right to cancel, or not to award any service/product

All quotations should be clearly marked and submitted to: tenders@softstartbti.co.za , no quotations sent to individual staff members will be considered

For further information contact Phathu Rachipeti (011 695 4800)

email: phathu@softstartbti.co.za

Closing date: 21 September 2018, at 15h00

Note: Softstart BTI reserves the right to cancel, or not to award any service/product

All quotations should be clearly marked and submitted to: tenders@softstartbti.co.za , no quotations sent to individual staff members will be considered