Deputy Director-General: Integrated Co-Operatives & Micro Enterprise Development needed at Department of Small Business Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA in Economics/ Commerce / Finance / Business Leadership / Business Administration / Public management / Public Administration or equivalent as recognised by SAQA.
• Possess a minimum of 8 years relevant Senior / Executive Management experience in the private sector or government. Demonstrate knowledge of the Constitution,
• Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, 2014, Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and the National Development Plan. Demonstrate sound decision-making that provides for integration and sustainability in an agile and ambiguous environment. 

DUTIES :

• Provide direction in the development of informal businesses, micro enterprises and Co-operatives into sustainable enterprises that can provide employment and contribute to economic growth.
• Build strategic partnerships that promote greater awareness of DSBD offerings and that support local and international market linkages and grow market value chains. Drive the development and implementation of MSMEs and Co-operatives through focussed localisation initiatives/programmes.
• Drive provision of development support to vulnerable enterprises located in rural and in township areas. Lead activities that support the provision of business infrastructure services to small businesses, co-operatives and the informal sector.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and lead strategic discussions without compromising the integrity of the Department and that of the Public Service. Inform and institutionalise effective, efficient and ethical management of strategic relationships (stakeholder management).
• Set norms and standards, identify weaknesses and gaps in service delivery and promote the development and implementation of innovative opportunities to improve service delivery for the Branch. Lead, inspire and assume responsibility for branch operations, financial, human and physical resources.