ICT Business Start-Up Lead (Contract)

Port Elizabeth, South Africa Posted on 02/27/2026

Our client is seeking an ICT Start-Up Lead to join the Port Elizabeth team on a contract basis,

• Design andimplement customized pre-incubation, incubation, and acceleration journeys forICT ventures.
• Developstructured startup support frameworks including ideation, MVP development,product-market fit, and scaling phases.
• Manageintake, onboarding, and graduation processes for digital startups.
• Guide ICTentrepreneurs in business model development, customer validation, technical roadmapping, and investor readiness.
• Facilitateaccess to software development tools, cloud services, and technical mentorship.
• Identifykey barriers to growth and develop solutions using our internal and externalresources.
• Build andmaintain partnerships with universities, corporates, funders, and governmentprograms to support ICT innovation.
• Engage withlocal and national digital economy initiatives to align program offerings withsector trends.
• Representthe company at ICT innovation forums, pitch events, and strategic convenings.
• Track incubatorprogress using KPIs and report on incubation outcomes.
• Preparemonitoring and evaluation (M&E) reports, success stories, and impactnarratives.
• Maintaincomprehensive documentation for each incubated ICT venture.
• Prepare fundingproposals, concept notes, and strategic plans for ICT incubation initiativesand the company.
• Identifygrant, sponsorship, and partnership opportunities to enhance ICT supportofferings.

• Bachelor'sdegree in information systems, Business Development, Computer Science orrelated ICT/technology field.
• At least 5years' experience in entrepreneurship development, technology incubation, orinnovation program management.
• Demonstratedexperience working with early-stage ICT startups, SMEs, or innovation hubs.
• Provenexperience in business development, product-market fit strategies, andcommercialization for digital ventures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work with diverse startup teams.
• Effectivecommunicator and facilitator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiaritywith funding and support mechanisms for tech-based enterprises.
• Experiencein grant writing or managing donor-funded programs preferred
• Knowledgeof the South African digital and innovation policy environment preferred