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MAFIKENG DIGITAL INNOVATION HUB (MDIHUB) - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER: MAFIKENG DIGITAL INNOVATION HUB X26 POSTS
MAFIKENG DIGITAL INNOVATION HUB (MDIHUB)
“Awakening innovative excellence”
2696 James Watt Cres, Industrial Site Mafikeng 2745 | +27 87 153 2141 |@Mafihub | info@mafihub.co.za
www.mafihub.co.za
Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub it’s an innovative hub based in Mahikeng, aimed at developing, new business pipelines, providing strategic economic infrastructure so as to unlock economic growth in North West Province while fostering & promoting 4IR, Technology, Incubation, Training, Innovation & Entrepreneurship development. MDIHub prides itself as the first provincial innovation hub, established to spur the growth of new industries, to drive 4th Industrial Revolution, Digitalization and industrialization of the North West Province economy. MDIHub is a cluster of Technology, Digital media and 4IR companies.
MDIHub aims to foster an atmosphere of creativity and support. The main client focus of the hub is to render support to Early-stage and established businesses to thrive in a nurturing community, where synergies are created around every corner. MDIHub is now offering the following opportunity to a competent and dedicated person to join a dynamic team in Mahikeng.
JOB PROFILE
JOB TITLE: Business Development Officer: Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub
REPORTING: TO CEO
JOB GRADE: Minimum: R220 000.00 Maximum: R280 000.00
NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 26
CONTRACT CONDITIONS: 4IR
CONTRACT TERMS: 2 years
DIVISION: Incubator Programme
LOCATION: Mafikeng, Industrial Site
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The BDO will ensure the successful delivery of incubation services at Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub and in particular, ensure effective operation and use of Incubator facilities and achievement of enterprise development goals and objectives; establish and manage relationships with both public and private sector stakeholders, public sector entities, colleges, universities and research institutions. The BDO will work intimately with entrepreneurs and start-up companies of MDIHub incubation programme; with the goal of ensuring effective incubation of innovative technology-based ideas, and growth of sustainable businesses.
The role also requires the candidate to be good networker to ensure an evergreen incubation pipeline of ideas whose incubation will result in sustainable high growth companies with job creation opportunities.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Work with SMMEs/Incubatees to identify and evaluate new market, new target clients
• Work with SMMEs/Incubatees to develop and implement strategic sales plan
• Encourage an environment of Innovative thinking and commercialisation of innovative ideas
• Identify and evaluate specific new profitable business opportunities
• Assist in achieving sales target of the SMMEs/Incubatees
• Initiate and complete proposals and presentation for new business opportunities
• Work with internal teams to deliver outstanding presentation to capture profitable business opportunity
• Maintain an excellent stakeholder relationship with existing and potential stakeholders
• Plan, implement and manage the enterprise development portfolios' projects, programs, products and services aimed at SMMEs/Incubatees
• Encourage the SMMEs/Incubatees to incorporate innovative methods to their enterprises.
• Offer coaching and mentoring to SMMEs/Incubatees
• Problem Solving skills
• Work independently and under pressure
• Be deadline orientated
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
• 3yr Degree/Business Management (development) will be added as an advantage
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE • Proven track record of developing new businesses
• Strong in client connection and client services
• Strong responsibility, self-motivated, able to work under high pressure
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Experience in enterprise development
• Proven experience in an innovation and technology-driven industry or organization
• Experience in assessing viability and sustainability of small enterprises
• In depth understanding of SMME and incubation industry.
• Project Management experience
• Advanced Computer literacy - MS Office and MS Projects
• Valid South African Drivers Licence
• Experience starting, owning, operating and/or managing a small business
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of:
• 4th Industrial Revolution Skills
• Business incubation programmes
• Public relations principles
• Budget Administration principles
• Programme coordination principles
• Commercial/industrial development
• Business development finance
• Experience desired in any aspect of small business, or personally owning or operating a commercial venture
• Good report writing, Presentation skills
• Communication skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical thinking
• Interpersonal skills, Corporate Governance competency
• Mentorship skills, Facilitation skills
• General financial ability
• Management and leadership skills
• Networking skills
• Stakeholder Management Skills
• General technical knowledge, Research skills
• SMME Developmental Skills
• Training and capacity building skills
• Adaptability / creativity
• Management and leadership skills
• Economic theory and practices
• Policy formulation skills
• Results-oriented, Time management
• Records management
• Assist in achieving sales target of the SMMEs/Incubatees
• Initiate and complete proposals and presentation for new business opportunities
• Work with internal teams to deliver outstanding presentation to capture profitable business opportunity
• Maintain an excellent stakeholder relationship with existing and potential stakeholders
• Plan, implement and manage the enterprise development portfolios' projects, programs, products and services aimed at SMMEs/Incubatees
• Encourage the SMMEs/Incubatees to incorporate innovative methods to their enterprises.
• Offer coaching and mentoring to SMMEs/Incubatees
• Problem Solving skills
• Work independently and under pressure
• Be deadline orientated
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
• 3yr Degree/Business Management (development) will be added as an advantage
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE • Proven track record of developing new businesses
• Strong in client connection and client services
• Strong responsibility, self-motivated, able to work under high pressure
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Experience in enterprise development
• Proven experience in an innovation and technology-driven industry or organization
• Experience in assessing viability and sustainability of small enterprises
• In depth understanding of SMME and incubation industry.
• Project Management experience
• Advanced Computer literacy - MS Office and MS Projects
• Valid South African Drivers Licence
• Experience starting, owning, operating and/or managing a small business
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of:
• 4th Industrial Revolution Skills
• Business incubation programmes
• Public relations principles
• Budget Administration principles
• Programme coordination principles
• Commercial/industrial development
• Business development finance
• Experience desired in any aspect of small business, or personally owning or operating a commercial venture
• Good report writing, Presentation skills
• Communication skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical thinking
• Interpersonal skills, Corporate Governance competency
• Mentorship skills, Facilitation skills
• General financial ability
• Management and leadership skills
• Networking skills
• Stakeholder Management Skills
• General technical knowledge, Research skills
• SMME Developmental Skills
• Training and capacity building skills
• Adaptability / creativity
• Management and leadership skills
• Economic theory and practices
• Policy formulation skills
• Results-oriented, Time management
• Records management
Apply before: 15 January 2022
Interested individuals should submit a comprehensive CV and qualifications (clearly stating the position title) to Human Resources Administrator at recruitment@mafihub.co.za.
Correspondence will be conducted with shortlisted candidates only.
MDIHub may expire jobs at their own discretion. If you have not received a response within two weeks, your application was most likely unsuccessful.
Board Members: Mr. Maamogwa T(Chairperson), Mr. Seane T, Mr. Monnagaratoe T, Ms. Montshiwa B, Ms. Mpedi P,(Administrative), Commissioner Ndaba J (CEO)