PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To manage the entrepreneurship ecosystem initiatives of the North-West University. The incumbent should investigate and make projections to ensure individual project delivery within time, scope, and budget, with an acceptable risk profile.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Establish internal and external partnerships to jointly develop a NWU entrepreneurial ecosystem. Develop and implement a calendar of events, workshops and development opportunities to advance entrepreneurship amongst students and staff. Manage the development of programmes, systems, procedures and tools to implement NWU entrepreneurial ecosystem initiatives. Identify issues and risks related to implementation in a timely manner, suggesting appropriate program adjustments. Build collaborative networks with ecosystem participants to assess performance and anticipate needs.

Project plans: Develop new concepts and initiatives with internal and external stakeholders...