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EASTERN CAPE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (ECDC)
 

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EXECUTIVE MANAGER: ENTERPRISE FINANCE AND BUSINESS SUPPORT- EAST LONDON 
FIVE YEAR FIXED CONTRACT: GRADE 22 - (Total Cost to Company) 
 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic management of Corporation's development finance mandate (DFI), entrepreneurship development and business support services aimed at fostering economic growth and sustainable development in the Eastern Cape particularly under-serviced rural communities. Key responsibilities for the role include developing and implementing comprehensive business finance and development funding support strategies; leading the development and rollout of rural, enterprise finance and business support products with a view to providing sustainable access to funding and business support for Eastern Cape SMMEs; developing and managing the implementation of a comprehensive resources mobilization and resources leverage strategy with clear targets and timelines; and managing and overseeing product designs, systems, practices, and digitization for efficient lending services and business support services. 
The incumbent will also be responsible for fostering partnerships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector to enhance development efforts; conducting research and analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities in enterprise finance, rural development and business support; monitoring and evaluating the impact of development implemented programs; and ensuring continuous improvement, effective business unit management, efficient resource management, and staff performance and accountability management for the incumbent functional area. The role is also responsible for advocating for progressive business lending and development finance policies and contribution to the development and implementation of the corporate strategy, operational plan and overall enterprise risks management. 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
  • A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in development finance or other relevant commerce field. 
  • Minimum of 10 years working experience in commercial or development finance, economic development, or business support, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. 
  • Experience of working for a public sector development finance institution (DFI) in an enterprise finance related role will be an added advantage. 
 
This is a five (5) year fixed term contract position, and the successful candidate will be subjected to signing of a performance contract and verification of qualification. If you have not been contacted within 8 weeks after the closing date of the advertisement, please regard your application as unsuccessful.




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In making these appointments, the ECDC reserves the right to apply the principles enshrined in the Employment Equity Act, its policies, and plans. 
 
Please send your detailed CV and certified copies of qualifications to 
The Human Resources Department 
Tel: (043) 704 5620 
Email: humanresources@ecdc.co.za
 
Closing date: 20 November 2024