Industrial Journey Lead

Business Incubation

Closing Date: 11 July 2025

Program Design & Delivery:

Develop and execute structured incubation and acceleration programs focused

 on industrial sectors (e.g., manufacturing, green tech, energy systems).

 Support product development, prototyping, pilot projects, and technology

 readiness.

 Customize incubation pathways based on venture maturity and sector

 requirements.

 Startup & SME Support :

Work closely with entrepreneurs to refine business models, build proof-of

concept solutions, and prepare for commercialization.

 Facilitate mentorship, technical assistance, and access to production and testing

 facilities.

 Provide business development coaching and link ventures with supply chain and

 market access opportunities.

 Ecosystem & Industry Engagement :

Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, industry bodies,

 technology suppliers, and research institutions.

 Promote localization and industrial innovation through collaborative initiatives.

 Engage in regional and national forums to keep Propella aligned with emerging

 industry trends.

 Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting :

 Track performance of incubated ventures using measurable KPIs.

 Prepare project and monitoring & evaluation (M&E) reports to document

 impact and inform continuous improvement.

 Maintain accurate records of venture progress, milestones, and

 interventions.

 Project & Resource Management :

Contribute to writing project proposals and managing donor-funded or revenue

generating programs.

 Assist in budgeting, project planning, and coordination of technical support

 teams.

 Ensure all program documentation is current, accessible, and audit-ready.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

 Required Competencies

 Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field.

 Minimum 5 years’ experience working in business incubation, product

 development, or industrial innovation.

 Demonstrated experience supporting startups or SMEs in manufacturing,

 engineering, or sustainability-focused sectors.

 Required Competencies:

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 Deep understanding of industrial processes, product commercialization, and the

 innovation lifecycle.

 Familiarity with prototyping, fabrication, pilot production, and industrial quality

 systems.

 Strong business acumen and ability to coach entrepreneurs on market entry and

 growth strategies.

 Effective relationship builder with experience engaging industry, academia, and

 government.

 Strong project management, facilitation, and communication skills

 Preferred Attributes:

 Experience in grant writing and donor relationship management.

 Exposure to ESG principles and sustainable industrial development practices.

 Knowledge of local content and localization policies in South Africa.