​SEKHUKHUNE TVET COLLEGE VACANCIES

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CENTRE MANAGER: CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND RAPID INCUBATOR (5 YEARS FIXED CONTRACT)
Ref: SEKTVET09/2023
CFERI CS Barlow Campus
Salary range: R811 560  – R952 485 per annum, all-inclusive salary package 
 
 
Key Performance Areas:
Operations Management

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the CfERI Centre
• Manage the CfERI’s office, technology, equipment and industrial growth efforts
• Encourage an environment of innovative thinking and commercialisation of innovative ideas
• Coordinate and monitor initiatives for the incubation service offering
• Plan, coordinate, organise, and spearhead efforts to recruit and locate office, technology, and industrial users;
• Ensuring appropriate equipment and materials are available for the successful operations
• Ensure programme compliance with applicable internal and external requirements
• Coordinate the development, evaluation and implementation of the Incubation Model through goals, objectives, and activities related to CfERI growth
• Recruiting youth and entrepreneurs into the programmes and grow the SMMEs in various sectors Develop, adapt and revise Centre policies and procedures
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned programmes, including financial reports that summarize and/or outline incoming and outgoing funds.
• Reporting and documenting Centre efforts through SEDA’S reporting system
• Work with the College Principal to make recommendations to Academic Board, College Council and government officials on programmes which support the development strategy for entrepreneurial growth
• Conduct research to identify emerging needs, trends, and services related to recruitment and location of incubatees and affiliate members or other assigned areas of responsibility
• Design and implement marketing material to ensure exposure of the Rapid Incubator/CfE programme offerings

 
Staff Management

• Recruit, select and appoint staff in collaboration with the HR Unit
• Manage employee performance
• Employee training and development
• Maintain discipline
• Administer HR matters

 
Financial Management

• Develop and monitor the Rapid Incubator/CfE budget
• Sourcing of additional funding resources for the Rapid Incubator/CfE
• Control the expenditure of funds in accordance with the business plan and requirements of the Centre Financial reporting to Deputy Principal Finances

 
Stakeholder Management

• Establish working relationships with key stakeholders
• Participate in forums of key stakeholders
• Explore and initiate activities for community engagement
• Represent the CfERI publicly to potential partners, funders and stakeholders
• Prepare proposals to clients and responds to inquiries/requests from CfERI stakeholders
• Serve as a liaison to college and other third-party resources
• Engage with business community

 
Requirements

• A three-year recognized tertiary qualification in Business Management or Business Administration or Entrepreneurship or equivalent.
• 5 – 10 years’ experience in managing enterprise development programmes
• 5 years’ experience in supervision on management level.
• Proven experience in an innovation and technology-driven industry or organization
• In depth knowledge understanding the SMME and incubation industry
• New venture creation
• Comprehensive knowledge of TVET Sector and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of facilitation; supervising staff; planning; organizing; motivating staff; staff discipline.
• Good interpersonal skills. Good communication skills. Good customer relations management.
• Integrity and Reliability
• Project, financial, conflict, strategic, stakeholder and personnel management
• Budgeting
• Strong leadership skills
• Management Report writing
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

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Please note
Relevant Employment Acts will be considered when filling this position. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Applications should be submitted on form Z83 new version 2021 obtainable from any Public Services Departments, stating the relevant reference number, a recent updated CV, as well as copies of all qualifications including academic record, ID document and driver’s license. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents/copies on or before the interviews. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. No faxed applications will be considered. The College reserves the right to withdraw the post at any time. Communication will only be entered into with short-listed and the successful candidates. If you have not heard from us within 21 days after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The employer is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the College. NB: Foreign applicants should attach the following documents: SAQA evaluation certificate, SACE and quota work permit. The Employer reserves the right not to make an appointment. Where applicable. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a qualification and criminal record verification.
 
Closing Date: 21 July, 2023
 
PLEASE NOTE
All applications must be forwarded to The CEO, Sekhukhune TVET College, Private Bag X8660, Groblersdal, 0470 or be hand-delivered to Sekhukhune TVET College (Central Office), Motetema, Stand 676 or via email address: hrmapplications@sektvetcol.co.za.
Foreign applicants should attach the following documents: SAQA evaluation certificate, SACE and quota work permit. 
The employer reserves the right not to make an appointment. Submit a signed Z83 form (2021 version) from any Public Services Departments, and a comprehensive CV accompanied by copies of qualifications and ID (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications). Please quote the relevant reference number. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skill/knowledge test. If you do not receive any response within three months of this advertisement, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
Enquiries: Mphahlele TD / Muthige M / Motimele LJ – 013 269 0278/0601/0647