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GAUTENG GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (GGDA)
 
 
 
GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR GAUTENG GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (GGDA)
 
(5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION, F3 LEVEL, SALARY PACKAGE NEGOTIABLE TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT)
The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) is the implementation arm of the Department of Economic Development. The GGDA has the mandate to lead, facilitate and manage sustainable job creation and inclusive economic growth and development in the Gauteng City Region through:
  • Enabling economic development that is focused on creating sustainable jobs by facilitating delivery of key national and provincial programmes of action.
  • Strategically positioning the province into a globally competitive city region.
  • Facilitating partnerships and creating linkages across the province to maximise service delivery outcomes.
  • Supporting the development of Key Sectors of the economy in line with the economic development and industrial strategies of the province by carrying out:
  • Business enablement
  • Establishment of capital projects
  • Land development
  • Trade and investment promotion
The successful incumbent will be reporting to the GGDA Group Board of Directors, he/she will be expected to execute the following tasks:
  • To lead, in conjunction with the Group Board, the development of the Company’s strategy.
  • To lead and oversee the implementation of the Company’s long and short-term plans in accordance with its strategy.
  • Develop annual capital commitment and expenditure budgets for approval by the Group Board.
  • Review and report regularly to the Group Board concerning GGDA’s progress towards its goals and all material deviations from the goals, strategies, and objectives approved by the Board.
  • Identify principal risks of the Group and implement appropriate systems to manage these risks.
  • Management of GGDA Group Strategic Economic Infrastructure projects that contribute towards diversifying the key industries that drive the Gauteng Province’s economy in accordance with the national and provincial strategies and policies.
  • Develop organizational and project financial requirements and raise necessary finance focused on attracting/enticing private sector investors and partners.
  • Develop Trade and Investment Strategy and Implementation plan to attract and retain trade and investment in Gauteng Province.
  • Engage and network with strategic partners including major international, national, and local industries / sectors relevant to the scope of the GGDA Group.
  • Provide leadership to the subsidiary companies of the GGDA
  • Ensure compliance with the provisions of the PFMA Act, Treasury Regulations, and any relevant legislation.
  • Foster a high-performance corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and encourages individual integrity, accountability, and social responsibility.
  • To ensure compliance to all Codes of Good Governance, Corporate Governance such as Companies Act, King IV, and international best practices.
 
Applicants should have the following minimum requirements:
  • Postgraduate in Business Administration, MBA/MBL is an added advantage
  • 10 years’ experience in Executive Management Position
  • Understanding of Project Management from inception to implementation phase
  • 10 years’ experience in managing multiple sector stakeholders at executive/senior management level in both private/public sector environment.
 
Applications must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and certified copies of identity documentation.
Preference will be given to people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged individuals to promote Employment Equity within the group
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as having been unsuccessful.
 
The closing date for applications is 28 February 2025 at close of business and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
Enquiries and submissions should be addressed to recruitment@ggda.co.za
 
 “The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021. The GGDA respects your privacy and is committed to keeping your personal information secure and confidential. The Group will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you give The Group the consent to keep and or process your information as per POPIA”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (AIDC)
 
(5 YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION, GRADE E4, SALARY R 2 085 410,20 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT)
 
The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) is the implementation arm of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED), The GGDA has the mandate to lead, facilitate and manage sustainable job creation and inclusive economic growth and development in the Gauteng City Region through:
  • Enabling economic development that is focused on creating sustainable jobs through facilitating the focused delivery of key national and provincial programmes of action.
  • Strategically positioning the province into a globally competitive city
  • Facilitating partnerships and create linkages across the province in order to maximise service delivery outcomes.
  • Supporting the development of Key Sectors of Economy in line with established economic and industrial policies of the province, through:
  • Business enablement
  • Capital Projects
  • Land and Development
  • Trade and Investment Promotion
 
The successful incumbent will be reporting to the CEO he/she will be expected to execute the following:
To oversee and provide strategic leadership, support and guidance regarding all finance and related financial management functions of AIDC, on both strategic, operational financial accounting, statutory, management reporting, supply chain management, contract administration, funding portfolio administration & management, audit and risk management, corporate governance and compliance. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, actively assist and support the GGDA Group CFO, AIDC CEO and AIDC Board on the development of business strategy and any other operational initiatives.
 
RESPONSIBILITY 
As minimum applicants, should have the following requirements:
 
KEY ROLES:
  • Analyse automotive and related industry and public sector to determine the future trends, strategic direction and pricing strategy.
  • Provide strategic leadership, support and guidance regarding all finance and finance related functions.
  • Support for overall Company Strategy and Developing the financial strategy and roadmap in conjunction with CEO and Board and relate to the Divisional roadmaps to determine the financial direction of the specific areas.
  • Financial risk management and provisioning of adequate, efficient and effective system of financial controls, budget, policies, processes and internal controls systems as prescribed by the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and relevant prescripts in place.
  • Maintaining and ensuring compliance to relevant company policies, procedures and process which incorporate governmental requirements and regulations relating to financial
  • Maintaining complete and accurate accounts and records of the organization financial, treasury, payroll and tax affairs.
  • Maintaining adequate assets management systems to ensure complete, accurate and safekeeping of company assets and investment properties.
  • Maintaining adequate, effective and efficient supply chain management
  • Maintaining effective and efficient Start up support funding programme administration and
  • Preparing and maintaining financial report/s on the departmental performance indicators on monthly, quarterly, and/or annually as required by GGDA Group CFO, AIDC Management and the Board.
  • Ensure compliance with GGDA Group financial imperatives, directives and
  • Maintaining unqualified clean audit outcome resulting from fairly presented annual Financial Statements, effective internal control environment and compliance to relevant laws, regulations and policies.
Strategic support:
  • Strategic leadership, support and guidance regarding all finance and finance related functions to the organization and Board according to Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), other relevant regulations and policies.
  • Adequate and relevant input to the company’s business plans and programs and all subsequent business processes for AIDC.
  • New strategies, processes, policies, systems and initiatives compliant
  • Sustainability and Commercialisation of Strategic
  • Managing Strategic
Risk management and internal controls
  • Adequate, efficient and effective system of financial controls, budget, policies, processes and internal controls systems as prescribed by the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and relevant prescripts in place.
  • Financial risk is managed at acceptable level and efficiency are
  • Relevant policies, procedures and process are maintained, incorporating governmental requirements and regulations.
 
Financial operations:
  • Complete and proper accounts and records of the organization financial
  • Company tax records are up to
  • Coordination of financial activities across the Operating
  • Adequate systems are in place to ensure complete, accurate and safekeeping of company assets and investment properties
  • Ensure all reporting is aligned to GGDA Group financial reporting formats and standards
  • Financial modelling for long term infrastructure projects
Supply chain management:
  • Appropriate procurement and provisioning system, which is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective.
Management, directing and supervision:
  • Effective and efficient finance team with acceptable performance to the organization and management
Start up support programme management: 
  • Effective and efficient Start up support funding programme administration and
  • Effective and efficient disbursement of funding to the beneficiary of the
  • Adequate budget and funding for the programme is in
Reporting: 
  • Adequate, accurate, complete, informative and timely production of relevant financial reports to assist the organization and the Board in making informed decision.
  • Fairly presented report/s on financial indicators on monthly, quarterly, and/or annually as required to management and the Board of Directors.
  • Unqualified clean audit outcome resulting from fairly presented annual Financial Statements, effective internal control environment and compliance to relevant laws, regulations and
  • Smooth running of periodic internal audits and implement recommendation to address control weaknesses where necessary and ensure adherence thereto.
  • Smooth running of external audits and implement recommendation to address control weaknesses where necessary and ensure adherence thereto.
  • Preparing and maintaining financial report/s on the subsidiary performance indicators on monthly, quarterly, and/or annually as required by GGDA Group CFO, AIDC management and the Board.
  • Ensure compliance with GGDA group financial imperatives, directives and standards
  • Prepare interim and Annual Financial Statements in compliance with Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP)
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Qualified CA, Compt Hons or B. Com with CTA
  • CA (SA) or CIMA or ACCA
  • 10 years commercial experience; with a minimum of 5 years in management
  • 6 years in a Senior Management role in a PFMA environment
  • Membership with SAICA would be an
 
Applications must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and certified copies of identity documentation.
  • Preference will be given to people with different abilities, women and previously disadvantaged individuals to promote Employment Equity within the group.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three months after the closing date, please regard your application as having been unsuccessful.
  • The closing date for applications is 28 February 2025 at close of business.
  • Submissions should be addressed to hrrecruitment@aidc.co.za.
 
“The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021. The GGDA respects your privacy and is committed to keeping your personal information secure and confidential. The Group will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you give The Group the consent to keep and or process your information as per POPIA”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: PROGRAMMES – SUPPLIER PARK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (SOC) LTD TRADING AS AIDC, ROSSLYN/SATELLITE SITES, GAUTENG
 
The Supplier Park Development Company (SOC) Ltd trading as AIDC is a Government owned, public entity company established to provide support to the SA Automotive Industry in its drive for global competitiveness. It is a dynamic company that offers exciting career opportunities. The AIDC’s success hinges on its human capital, and in the pursuit to realise its strategic objectives, the AIDC aims to recruit a Business Development Manager: Programmes in the Business Development Department on a Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Employment Contract with three months’ probation.  The successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Manager: Business Development
 
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: PROGRAMMES
PERIOD: Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Employment Contract
LOCATION: AIDC Office, Rosslyn and satellite Offices
DEPARTMENT: Business Development
TCOE: R985 207.15 per annum
JOB GRADE” D4
 
  1. Position Detail
 
1.      Current Job Title
Business Development Manager: Programmes
Job Grade
D4

2.      Department
Business Development

3.      Date Reviewed
13.02.2025

4.      Location
Rosslyn

5.      Employment Status
Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Employment

Purpose Statement

 
Plans, directs, organizes and controls the Business Development Department programmes in accordance with the business strategy, through implementation of new innovative business strategies in order to create and expand business opportunities. Builds relationships with the automotive, public and private sector; to safeguard, promote and develop the good name and values of the company in order for it to grow and maintain its benefits to the public and other stakeholders. The incumbent will develop new projects from concept to handover (to KFA Departments), including funding options. The incumbent will provide support and guidance to the Marketing function, Strategic Stakeholder Relations and Communications Manager and areas relating to business development.
 

Position In The Organisation

 
6.     
Senior Manager: Business Development

Line Manager
7.       
Business Development Manager: Programmes
 

 
8.      Position
 
9.        
Business Development Officers; Business Development Administrator

Subordinate
10.    
 
11.    

Subordinate Positions
Please provide job titles of subordinates and total number of employees per job title (organogram can be inserted)

 
  1. Position Description
 
Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position – (Please provide a short description under each heading/output)
Time spent
1.              Departmental Business and Performance Planning
·                Develop, collect information, solicit inputs, draft and prepare the operational business plans of the department in accordance with  AIDC Strategy, Business Plan, Policies and Procedures;
·                Lead the Business Planning Process for Department
·                Business process improvement recommendations
·                Departmental business process optimization coordination
·                Develop Departmental Scorecards
10%

2.              Business Development
·                Stakeholder Relationship Management (including CRM)
·                Identifies business needs (auto sector), government priorities and new opportunities to ensure growth and sustainability
·                Development of concepts for business opportunities
·                Develop proposals and feasibility studies on various potential projects
·                Identify stakeholders, funders and funding plans
·                Markets opportunities to key stakeholders
·                Attract and retain project sponsors
·                Manage relationships and expectations
·                Client Identification and engagement
·                Brand representation:
o        Industry forums;
o        Seminars
o        Marketing of the services
·                Research
50%

3.              Programme/Project Delivery Oversight
·                Ensuring delivery as per agreed business case
·                Reviews performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
·                Represents the Department and AIDC to all stakeholders;
·                Ensures effective and efficient utilization of resources in achieving plans and objectives;
·                Identifies problems, develops alternatives and recommend courses of action in consultation with the Executive: Industry Development, through analysis, interpretation and evaluation of issues
·                Monitor Corrective Action processes
·                Corrective Action report
10%

4.              Reporting
·                Ensure that the correct project and departmental information is reported
·                Ensure on-time and accurate submission of all required reports
·                Ensure all evidence is collected and filed for auditing purposes
·                Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reports i.e. M&E and Management
10%

5.              Departmental Management
·                Plans, directs and co-ordinates the operations of the department
·                Plans and implements procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency
·                Ensures compliance with policies and practices and contributes to the development and implementation of AIDC policies and procedures, consistent with the AIDC strategic direction
·                Establishes and maintains controls
·                Compiles, reviews, updates and maintains the Departmental Risk registers  in line with AIDC’s risk management process
·                Manages compliance to the Enterprise Resource Planning system policy, processes and operational requirements
·                Manages the departmental budget
10%

6. People Management
Manage employees as appropriate within the department to optimise business performance and the service to customers.
Ensure staff have the required skills and experience to execute their tasks.
Conduct Performance Planning Sessions.
Compile the Performance Management (KRA) documentation in collaboration with the staff member in terms of:
ob Profile requirements
Strategic Performance Objectives
Key Performance Areas
Personal Development Plan
Track and monitor performance in accordance with policies and procedures and performance planning documentation.
Continuously provide feedback and coaching to ensure that the staff member/s performs at optimum productivity level.
Conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective actions where necessary.
Appraise performance at the end of each performance period in accordance with policies and procedures.
Provide feedback to the relevant role players.
Maconomy approvals – staff and expenses
 ESS – leave approvals
10%
 

TOTAL
100 %

 
Job Evaluation Criteria
 
A) Knowledge and Skills

Formal Education
 
·            Bachelor’s Degree and/or Business management/ Administration qualification
·            A tertiary qualification in Marketing, Economics or Accounting is preferable

q  Technical/
Legal Certification
·            Project Management Qualification

q     Experience
·            A minimum of 5 years management (collective) experience in business development, communications, economic, market, public administration or industrial development; or in the ownership/operation of a business; or as a business development specialist. The incumbent must have the required network to function at a strategic level with government and industry.
 

Competencies
Knowledge
Skills
Attributes

PFMA; Financial Management Principles
Communication and presentations
Time Management

Contracts Landscape
Advanced Computer
Patience

Project Management;
 
Interpersonal
Tact/Tolerance/Diplomacy

Business Planning
Management: PLOC
Attention to Detail

People Management
Problem Solving
Customer Focus

Risk management
Report writing and analysis
 
Innovation

Business operations management
Analytical
High stress tolerance

Continuous improvement methods
Business planning
Self-control

Project Management
Networking
Ability to work independently

Government Strategies and Policies
Coaching and mentoring
Organized

Production management and quality management systems;
Supply Chain Management/Logistics
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Punctual

Enterprise Development
Relationship Versatility
Quality Oriented

Socio-Economic Programme Development
Conflict Management
Initiative

Performance Management
Sound business acumen

Key Account Management
Creativity


  1. Other Special Requirements
·     Own transport

 
Applications: All applications must be submitted and accompanied by curriculum vitae with contactable references, certified copies of qualifications and identity documents. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Enquiries should be addressed to hrrecruitment@aidc.co.za
The closing date for applications is 28 February 2025 at close of business.
 Diversity is encouraged, preference will be given to Women, Youth and People with Disabilities and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
“The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021. The GGDA respects your privacy and is committed to keeping your personal information secure and confidential. The Group will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you give The Group the consent to keep and or process your information as per POPIA”.