Chief Investments Officer (CIO) needed at Small Enterprise Development Agency

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Develop and implement Sedfa’s investments and lending strategic plans to support the growth and sustainability of small enterprises.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of sound lending policies, guidelines, and business planning.
• Guide in ensuring effective management of lending and investments processes.
• Oversee the operations and administration of regional office network and co-locations to ensure efficient functioning and alignment with Sedfa goals.
• Oversee the development and implementation of strategic business development plans and strategies to achieve Sedfa growth objectives.
• Oversee Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises and Co-operatives Development.
• Lead the development of Sedfa’s vision for lending risk management.
• Oversee Khula Credit Guarantee Scheme Management (KCG).
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, including government, financial institutions, and industry partners.
• Manage and optimise the Fund and Investments Management.
• Assure the embedding of risk, compliance, and audit practices in all the Division’s processes and systems.
• Manage the Division’s resources and financial management (People, Finance, and Assets).
   

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• NQF Level 8 in Finance/Commerce/Economics/ Business Administration or related field
• NQF Level 9 in Finance/Commerce/Economics/ Business Administration or related field will be an added advantage. 

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10+ years of work experience in the financial services lending/development finance environment, of which at least 5 years should have been in a Senior Management role.