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, Responsibilities 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. Requirements 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr