re-advert: INNOVATION SPECIALIST
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 4th 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: 21 May 2018