Assistant Director: Informal & Micro Business Development “REF NO: ASD IMBD” needed at Department of Small Business Development

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education:

  • A Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration, Business Management, Development Studies, Economics, or equivalent as recognized by SAQA.

• Experience:

  • A minimum of 3 years experience at a Functional Specialist level in the informal sector and micro-business support environment.

• Competencies and Skills:

  • Problem-solving
  • Planning and organizing
  • Analytical thinking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Client orientation and customer focus
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Service delivery innovation
  • Networking
  • Proficient in MS Office Packages
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.

DUTIES:

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct research to identify best practices for programs, instruments, and projects that support informal and micro-businesses.
• Perform comparison studies between available tools on informal and micro-business development to determine the most suitable for the South African ecosystem.

Programme and Mechanism Analysis:

• Analyse existing programs, designs, models, mechanisms, instruments, and guidelines to stay updated with the latest trends, ensuring that informal and micro businesses remain competitive.

Programme Pilot Coordination:

• Coordinate the piloting of new and improved programs related to livelihood support.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders through letters, emails, reports, presentations, memos, and submissions.
• Provide advice on procedural and technical matters regarding policies, procedures, and strategies to ensure compliance.

Workshops and Information Sessions:

• Coordinate workshops and information sessions to enhance understanding and implementation of informal and micro-business support strategies.