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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Programme / Project Delivery
Main purpose of job: The Deputy Director role is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery, growth and success of an innovative and high-profile Tech Hub in South Africa that will aim to develop the South African tech ecosystem, deliver digital skills programmes, and build links between South African and international (including UK) tech businesses. This role is intended to expand the leadership capacity within the UK-South Africa Tech Hub (Pillar 3 of the Digital Access Programme – DAP), in order to absorb key strategic responsibilities that amplify the impact of DAP Tech Hub projects. We are looking for a dynamic, well-networked individual from the South African tech scene for this role, to initiate and pursue new strategic opportunities for the Hub across several sectors. The role will be based in South Africa, with some travel across the country, which will be required to maximise the success and outputs of the Hub and the wider DAP across South Africa. There may also be some overseas travel, including to the UK, subject to business needs and resource availability. The DAP UK-South Africa Tech Hub is part of the wider Digital Access Programme, which focuses on inclusive digital transformation, and of a global network of international tech partnerships developed by the UK government to build digital ecosystems that will facilitate sustainable economic growth and development. The successful candidate will be part of a small team of locally engaged staff, based across the British High Commission in Pretoria and the British Consulate-General in Cape Town. They will support the Director of the Tech Hub to develop its strategy, and then be responsible for helping to deliver that strategy. They will also manage the Hub’s day to day operations. The Tech Hub Network is an integral part of the cross-government Digital Access Programme (DAP), designed and funded as its Pillar 3, so collaboration across pillars, teams and departments – and in particular with the DAP Country Lead and the DAP cross-government central team in the UK, will be a critical success factor in this role. The DAP UK-South Africa Tech Hub has 4 key strategic focus areas:
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This role will suit individuals with experience of the UK or South Africa tech and startup scenes. The applicant would ideally bring a network of business contacts in South Africa, using this to expand the Hub’s network.
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Delivering at Pace, Leadership, Making Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big Picture
16 May 2024
Senior Executive Officer (SEO)
Fixed Term
36.5 hours
12 months
Africa
South Africa
Cape Town, Pretoria
British High Commission
1
R 855,007.35 (per annum)
1 July 2024
31 March 2025
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed): We place a strong emphasis on learning and development. You will be encouraged to undertake developmental training and get involved in corporate activities. This role provides an excellent opportunity to build up programme knowledge and expertise and gain exposure to working across government. You will have access to existing and new Project & Programme Management L&D as well as wider job-relevant L&D and support for your own personal development.
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Cape Town, Pretoria
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